The Advanced Cargo Information System for Shipments (ACI) is a new customs system in accordance with Article 39 of the Customs Law No. 207 of 2020 and the decisions of Dr. Muhammad Maait, Minister of Finance No. 38, No. 328, No. 430 and No. 490 of 2021. This system is not new globally, but it is in accordance with international standards issued by the two customs organizations (WCO) and World Trade (WTO).

The Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system comes within the framework of the strategic direction of digital transformation in the Egyptian state by applying technological solutions in all sectors and projects to lead Egypt towards the new republic. Within the framework of developing, simplifying and mechanizing the work system at the Customs Authority, the gradual shift from a paper-based work environment to digital, the governance of import and export procedures, the achievement of speedy release of goods and the facilitation of trade, which is reflected in cost reduction and leads to improving Egypt’s ranking in international competitiveness indicators, facilitating trade movement, and stimulating investment. .

The Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system aims to serve the international trade movement and support the presidential directives towards promoting Egyptian exports and protecting the Egyptian citizen from goods of unknown origin or identity, so that the ports are gates for the transit of goods only and not places for storing them, as well as reducing the time of release and then the cost of releasing goods and using them. Electronic data and documents and dispensing with paper documents. Trial operation of the Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system for marine cargo has started as of April 1, 2021.

And the mandatory operation of the Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system began on marine shipments as of October 1, 2021. The Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system relies on making shipment data and documents available (for the commercial invoice and the final or preliminary bill of lading) at least 48 hours before shipment, so that the concerned authorities can From monitoring any danger to the country through the risk management system, as the Egyptian state places a top priority on ensuring the security of its citizens