Update # 4 on European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – Release 3 Shipping Instruction Journey.
Dear valued customer,
CMA CGM will officially go live with ICS2 on November 13th, 2024. For detailed information onthe compliance requirements for ICS2, especially the additional mandatory data
elements required in Shipping Instructions, please refer to our previous advisory here.
Effective November 13th , all EU customs declarations by CMA CGM will be in full compliance with ICS2 regulations. To ensure the timely issuance of draft Bills of Lading and avoid situations of container rollovers, it is essential that you provide Shipping Instructions containing the required ICS2 data. If this information is not provided, CMA CGM will request it before issuing the draft Bill of Lading, without which we cannot submit the ENS (Entry Summary Declaration)
Shipping instruction filing through EDI and API channels:
Our eCommerce channels are being updated to support the submission of ICS2 data. For our EDI channel partners, the required updates have been made to the EDI specifications. For our API partners, please refer our API portal for the latest Shipping Instruction API swagger.
Shipping Instruction filing through CMA CGM Website:
The table below offers a comprehensive guide for navigating the Shipping Instruction process on our website. The ICS2 fields will be accessible on our site starting November 9th .
We outline the ICS2 data elements for which the Shipping Instruction interface includes dedicated fields, along with screen captures for easy identification. For data elements where dedicated fields will be added in future updates, please input the required information in the "BL Remarks" section using the specified prefixes. This will ensure accurate interpretation and processing of the data.
Please note that the information below will not be printed in the BL.
We look forward to collaborating with you to ensure a seamless Shipping Instruction, fully compliant with ICS2 regulations.
In case you have questions, please contact your local agency.
Sincerely, CMA CGM
