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Change in Lufthansa Cargo process

Topic:
Egypt to Enforce Mandatory ACI for Air Freight Starting January 1, 2026
Affected export region(s):
ALL
Affected import region(s):
EG
Product:
ALL
What is changing:

The Egyptian Customs Authority has officially announced that the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system will become mandatory for all air freight shipments to Egypt starting January 1, 2026.

Sanctions include customs fines and possible return of shipment.

Reason:
Customs
To-do for customer:

: Include ACID, Consignor Code, Freight Forwarder Tax ID in the Element OCI in the FWB, FHL

  1. ACID (Advance Cargo Information Declaration)
    OCI/EG/IMP/M/[19 digit ACID Number]
  2. Exporter Identification (Consignor Code)
    OCI/[Country Code]/SHP/T/[VAT or Commercial Registration Number]
  3. Egyptian Freight Forwarder Tax ID (for consolidated shipments only)
    OCI/EG/CNE/T/[Tax ID]

Application Rules:

  • Direct Shipments (FWB): Include ACID and Consignor Code.
  • House AWBs (FHL): Include ACID and Consignor Code.
  • Master AWBs of Consolidated Shipments (FWB): Include Egyptian Freight Forwarder’s Tax ID.
In case of disregard:
  • No acceptance of shipments
  • No customs clearance possible
  • Shipment cannot be transported
Valid from:
1/1/26, 12:00 AM
Valid until:
Contact:
Your local sales office
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