What is the Egyptian ACID Number



and Freight forwarder role in the ACI process? 

Foreign Freight Forwarders need to create an account on the CargoX Platform and complete the company verification process

Freight Forwarders Agents or Representative Office in Egypt files the MBL ACID number in the Nafeza system, for which he needs the verified code of the Foreign Freight Forwarders, and upon the vessel's arrival clears all HBL against the MBL

  • Foreign Freight Forwarders do not need to file any ACI filing or document
  • Foreign Freight Forwarders issue HBL to the Exporter, and the Exporter needs to file a Copy of HBL into the ACI filing over the CargoX platform along with other mandated documents

Most ACI Filing Require the Following Documents

  • A commercial invoice  (PDF Format and XLS/XLSX Microsoft Excel “Nafeza Template” or convert PDF to EXCEL)
  • Packing List (PDF Format)
  • Bill of Lading Copy (do not upload original BL - only a copy of BL is needed) (PDF Format)
  • Certificate of origin (PDF Format) 

Make sure when uploading any document on the Nafeza and CargoX platforms that the size of one document does not exceed 5 MB

Depending on shipment/cargo, other documents might be required (PDF Format)

  • Bill of materials 
  • Certificate of analysis
  • Certificate of fumigation
  • Certificate of inspection
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Delivery note 
  • EUR.1 movement certificate 
  • Halal certificate 
  • Health certificate 
  • Material Safety Datasheet 
  • Phytosanitary certificate 
  • Cover letter 
  • Veterinary certificate 
What is Advance Cargo Information System?

Advance Cargo Information (ACI) is a new customs procedure that requires cargo data or documents (Pro-forma invoice and draft bill of lading-if exist) at least 48 hours before cargo shipment from the export country, to enable stakeholders to monitor any risk to the state through the Risk Management System (RMS), with the highest priority given to the security of Egyptian citizens

What are the Advantages of ACI?
  • Protecting Egyptian citizens from unidentified goods or goods from unidentified origins
  • Reducing release time and hence the cost of releasing goods
  • Using electronic data and documents, thereby dispensing with paper documents
Who does ACI impact?
  • Importers
  • Exporters and suppliers (foreign)
  • Clearance companies
  • Sea/air shipping companies
When will ACI be applied?

ACI Application Phases

  • Phase 1 - Pilot as of 1st April 2021
  • Phase 2 - Mandatory Operation Phase as of 1st October 2021
How to prepare for ACI
  • The Egyptian importer registers on the online portal www.nafeza.gov.eg
  • Obtain the electronic signature pad from competent authorities to access Nafeza
  • List advance cargo data and acquire ACID before the start of import operations
  • Submit cargo data and documents (commercial invoice and final or initial bill of lading) before shipment
  • Notify overseas exporters dealing with electronic invoices to send all shipment documents to (Nafeza) platform through supply chain networks using Block-chain technology - upon the vessel’s departure from the port of export -
What is Blockchain Technology?
  • Blockchain is a technology that allows a person (or company) to transfer valuable data or documents to another person safely and without the intervention of any intermediary
  • Blockchain is simply a series of fixed records or blocks of data and is managed by a group of computers that are not owned by any entity. Data blocks are secured and linked to each other using cryptographic principles
How Blockchain Technology Works

Block-chain is a simple and innovative method to pass information from person A to person B in a fully automated and secure manner. One Party initiates the transaction by creating a block. That block is verified by thousands, perhaps millions, of computers distributed throughout the network. The verified block is then added to a chain store in the network, creating a unique record associated with other records. To forge a single record, the entire chain has to be forged on millions of computers, which is practically impossible.

Who are the certified Block-chain Service Providers?

CargoX

CargoX has developed BDTS (Block-chain Documentation Transaction System), which offers a platform with many applications, the most popular of which is Smart B / L ™. CargoX created an open system that uses Block-chain technology and decentralized encrypted data storage to enable the creation and exchange of information and documents

To provide clarity and help you understand the Egypt ACI process and what participating parties need to do - please start by reading the Egypt ACI FAQ available here:

What is Verifying the Validity of ACID No? service?

Inquiry and check the validity of the ACI Shipment No. ACI Shipment ID
An e-service provided by the Nafeza Platform enables Trade & Business community to inquire about their issued ACIDs and verify their validity electronically without the need to visit the logistic services center in tove time and effort.