Guidance for Freight Forwarders on ICS2 Release 3 Ensuring Compliance and Control in Maritime Sector Operations

FIATA and CLECAT (the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services) have jointly issued an informative and timely Guidance Note for freight forwarders on the European Union's Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3 regulation impacting the maritime sector.

Freight forwarders acting as carriers must take proactive steps to protect their business by becoming house level filers and maintaining control over house-level data and do not rely on shipping lines for house-level filings and sharing sensitive commercial data unless necessary.

The chapters of this guidance outline essential actions, technical requirements, and process-driven practices to help freight forwarders globally to navigate the ICS2 Release 3 requirements. READ MORE

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