ACI for Air Shipments to Egypt Mandatory from January 1st 2026

The air freight rollout was initially scheduled for October 2022, then postponed to January 2023. After that, the implementation was delayed until further notice. With the new date now confirmed, businesses will need to comply with this new requirement.

Why this matters for businesses exporting to Egypt by air

Egypt’s ACI air freight requirement introduces new operational challenges that businesses must prepare for. Without the right setup, the risk of delays, additional workload, and non-compliance increases significantly. Here are some key challenges we have seen based on our experience supporting ACI for sea freight:

• Current procedures may not be aligned with the new ACI requirements
• Businesses need to create a CargoX account and purchase credits to initiate ACI requests
• Shipment data must be digitally submitted to Egyptian Customs via the CargoX platform, which connects to Nafeza
• Manual processing via the CargoX portal can be time-consuming and error-prone. Especially with this new development in the fast-paced nature of air freight
• Longer lead times due to additional approval steps
• The Certificate of Origin must include the correct ACID reference number from CargoX, adding complexity to document handling
• Risk of non-compliance, resulting in shipment delays or cargo being held at customs

Ready to simplify your ACI process?

We already support businesses with a proven track record for ACI in sea freight, and now offer the same level of support for air freight, following the exact same process. Reach out to us and stay in control of your shipments to Egypt.