One filing engine for every SCMTR filer category. The Enterprise plan runs your entire pipeline — generate, sign, submit and acknowledge — with zero manual steps.
Why Smashwing Leads The Market
One platform, three filer categories, one fully automated pipeline
The Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018 changed how every stakeholder in Indian sea cargo files data with ICEGATE — CFS/ICD operators as Authorized Custodians (ACU) and Authorized Transhippers (ATP), Terminal Operators (ATO), and Consolidators/Freight Forwarders (ANC). Manual processes, missed deadlines and filing errors are no longer an option.
Smashwing SCMTR Suite is an automated filing engine built for all three categories. It covers all 9 export messages plus 2 import messages, supports both API and MFTP channels, and ships as a single Enterprise-grade platform — full pipeline automation, not an add-on you pay extra for.
The Challenge vs. The Smashwing Solution
| The Challenge | Smashwing Solution |
|---|---|
| Manual JSON creation — error-prone and slow | Auto-generated, MIG-compliant JSON, in bulk, every time |
| Missed ICEGATE deadlines and penalties | Automated submissions with real-time acknowledgement |
| Separate logins for API and MFTP | Single dashboard for both channels |
| No visibility into filing status | Instant uniqueId tracking plus final status |
| Manual digital signing bottlenecks at volume | Automatic bulk digital signing, single click |
| One-size-fits-all software regardless of category | Category-specific licensing — CFS/ICD, ATO or ANC |
| Cryptic error codes with no context | Automated error-code extraction with plain-language detail |
Some Of Our Clients
CFS/ICD operators, terminal operators and logistics groups running SCMTR compliance on Smashwing
SCMTR Compliance Overview
Regulations, filer categories, and every message the Suite files
The Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018 mandate electronic filing of cargo manifests for every import and export shipment. Filing the prescribed SCMTR messages through ICEGATE is now mandatory across every filer category below.
| Filer Category | Messages | Total |
|---|---|---|
| CFS/ICD (ACU + ATP) | SF, ST, DT, SFCN, ASR, DP, AR — export, and ITP — import | 8 |
| Terminal Operator (ATO) | AT — export | 1 |
| Consolidator / Freight Forwarder (ANC) | CSN (SCX) — export, and CSN (SCE) — import | 2 |
All 11 Messages Supported
| Code | Message | Category | Filed By | Direction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | Stuffing Report | CFS/ICD | ACU | Export | ● LIVE |
| ST | Stripping Report | CFS/ICD | ACU | Export | ● LIVE |
| DT | Departure Time Notification | CFS/ICD | ACU | Export | ● LIVE |
| SFCN | Cancellation of Stuffing Report | CFS/ICD | ACU | Export | ● LIVE |
| ITP | Import Transshipment | CFS/ICD | ACU (CFS) | Import | ● LIVE |
| ASR | Allowed for Shipment Request | CFS/ICD | ATP | Export | ● LIVE |
| DP | Export Departure Message | CFS/ICD | ATP | Export | ● LIVE |
| AR | Actual Arrival at Next Unloading Port | CFS/ICD | ATP | Export | ● LIVE |
| AT | Arrival Time Notification | Terminal Operator | ATO | Export | ● LIVE |
| CSN (SCX) | Cargo Summary Notification — Export | Consolidator / Freight Forwarder | ANC | Export | ● LIVE |
| CSN (SCE) | Cargo Summary Notification — Import | Consolidator / Freight Forwarder | ANC | Import | ● LIVE |
Licensing Model
| License Type | Category | Messages Included | Single Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFS/ICD License | ACU + ATP | SF, ST, DT, SFCN, ITP, ASR, DP, AR — 8 messages | ✓ |
| Terminal Operator License | ATO | AT — 1 message | ✓ |
| Consolidator / Freight Forwarder License | ANC | CSN (SCX), CSN (SCE) — 2 messages | ✓ |
The Complete SCMTR Filing Engine
A unified, category-aware platform that eliminates manual effort
Automated Filing Engine
Files all 11 SCMTR messages from a single dashboard — no switching between portals.
Dual-Channel Submission
Submit via REST API for real-time processing, or MFTP as a managed, reliable fallback.
Real-Time Acknowledgement
Instantly receives a uniqueId on submission; final status is fetched and displayed automatically.
MIG-Compliant JSON
Converts input into fully compliant JSON per ICEGATE's MIG — generated and submitted in bulk, automatically.
Auto-Fetch Manifest Data
Pulls master manifest details from ICEGATE using the shipping bill number, cutting data entry.
Role-Based Access
Category-specific workflows for ACU, ATP, ATO & ANC with user-level permissions.
Audit Logs & Reporting
Complete filing history with timestamps, uniqueIds and acknowledgement remarks — inspection-ready.
Periodic Compliance Updates
Automatic updates as ICEGATE and DG Systems release new mandates, API versions or message types.
Error Code Extraction
Automated extraction of error codes with plain-language descriptions from the acknowledgement JSON.
Server-Client Architecture
One installation, accessible across multiple devices via IP — as a web or desktop application.
Flexible Container Mapping
Single container → multiple shipping bills, and single shipping bill → multiple containers.
Full Automation, Included
Smashwing SCMTR Suite is offered exclusively on the Enterprise plan — one plan, the whole pipeline automated
End-to-End Hands-Off Automation
Every filing runs through the full pipeline automatically: generate the MIG-compliant JSON in bulk, sign it, submit it, and retrieve the acknowledgement — with no manual intervention at any stage, for every message in your licensed category.
- Bulk JSON generation across containers / SBs
- Automatic API submission — bulk upload
- Automatic acknowledgement retrieval
- Automatic bulk digital signing, single click
- Full pipeline: Generate → Sign → Submit → ACK
- Real-time uniqueId tracking on every message
| What's Included | Enterprise |
|---|---|
| API + MFTP dual channel | ✓ |
| Real-time uniqueId tracking | ✓ |
| Server-client architecture (web/desktop) | ✓ |
| Role-based multi-user access | ✓ |
| Single container → multiple SBs, and reverse | ✓ |
| Automated error-code extraction with detail | ✓ |
| Bulk JSON generation | ✓ |
| Automatic API submission | ✓ |
| Automatic acknowledgement retrieval | ✓ |
| Automatic bulk digital signing | ✓ |
| Fully automated pipeline, end to end | ✓ |
Technical Architecture
A secure, six-stage automated workflow — encrypted, tracked, and acknowledged in real time
Security Highlights
| Security Layer | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Encryption | RSA-2048 encryption of ICEGATE credentials |
| Authentication | PKI-based digital signatures on every submitted JSON |
| Token Management | Time-bound token expiry — 15 minutes |
| Access Control | IP-whitelisted API access |
Submission Channels & Responsibility
API vs MFTP requirements, and a clear split of who owns what
Smashwing SCMTR Suite supports both API and MFTP channels. Their credential and security requirements differ, as set out below.
Channel Requirements
| Channel | Description | API Key | MFTP Credentials | Digital Signature | IP Whitelisting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REST API | Real-time submission with instant acknowledgement | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| MFTP | Secure file transfer as a reliable fallback channel | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Channel Comparison
| Aspect | REST API | MFTP |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Real-time | Batch processing |
| Acknowledgement | Instant uniqueId | Delayed |
| Best for | Time-sensitive filings | Bulk / fallback filings |
| Setup complexity | Medium | Low |
| Reliability | High | Very high |
Smashwing Delivers
- Complete SCMTR Suite, Enterprise plan
- Automated filing for all category messages
- Token generation, RSA encryption & API comms
- Full MFTP channel integration
- Plain-language error-code extraction
- Real-time uniqueId tracking & acknowledgements
- Periodic compliance & software updates
- Email & chat support during business hours
Customer Provides
| ICEGATE registration & ID | ✓ both channels |
| SCMTR module enrolment | ✓ both channels |
| API Key generation | API only |
| MFTP credentials | MFTP only |
| IP whitelisting | MFTP only |
| Digital Signature Certificate | ✓ both channels |
| JSON signing | Fully automated |
| Server / desktop infrastructure | ✓ both channels |
Live Demo Walkthrough
The end-to-end filing journey, shown for a Stuffing Report (SF)
Every message type follows the same role-specific workflow. Below is the end-to-end journey for a typical filing on the Enterprise plan.
| # | Step | Enterprise Automation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Login | Dashboard login |
| 2 | Select message / batch | Batch of shipping bills |
| 3 | Enter / auto-fetch Master data | Bulk Excel import → container + shipping bill |
| 4 | Add / edit line items | Manual edits, as needed |
| 5 | Generate JSON | Bulk JSON, MIG-compliant |
| 6 | Apply digital signature | Automatic bulk signing |
| 7 | Upload & submit | Automatic API submission |
| 8 | Track acknowledgement | Automatic ACK retrieval |
Additional Services & Product Roadmap
Customisation options today, and what's coming next
The Enterprise plan includes the core Suite for a single operating location and every supported message in your category. Beyond that, we offer:
ERP / CFS Integration
Connect the Suite with your existing business systems.
Third-Party Integration
Middleware and external system connectivity.
Custom Workflows
Tailored processes built around your operation.
Reports & Dashboards
Additional custom reports and visual analytics.
Database Migration
Historical data import and migration support.
Custom API Development
Extend functionality with bespoke APIs, plus onsite support & training.
Product Roadmap
New Message Types
Any further messages mandated by DG Systems beyond the current 11, across any category — each priced and licensed individually.
Advanced Analytics
Filing success rates, rejection trends and volume heatmaps, as a premium dashboard add-on.
Compliance Alerts
Real-time notifications for filing deadlines, rejections and regulatory changes.
Mobile Access
An optional mobile interface for status tracking and approvals.
Terms, Conditions & Getting Started
The commercial summary, and how to begin
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Software as offered | A digital platform, Enterprise plan only. Server/desktop hosting and infrastructure remain the customer's responsibility. |
| Regulatory responsibilities | ICEGATE registration, API key, MFTP credentials, IP whitelisting and DSC procurement are the customer's sole responsibility. |
| Technical support | Email and chat, during business hours. |
| Payment terms | License fees are due upon signing and shared during your pricing call. Monthly fees, where applicable, are invoiced at the start of each billing cycle. |
| GST | Applicable on all fees as per Indian tax law. |
| Software updates | Active AMC is mandatory for continued operation — ICEGATE periodically revises its API protocols and message formats, and the software won't stay functional or compliant without it. |
| License scope | Each license covers one location and one category (CFS/ICD, ATO or ANC). |
Ready To Automate Your SCMTR Compliance?
Contact us for a live, personalised demo of the full Enterprise automation pipeline. Our team will walk through every message type for your container volumes.
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