Customs Clearance at Egyptian Ports to Continue Without Mandatory Advance Cargo Information (ACI) Registration

Supporting Global Trade Flows and Strengthening Egypt’s Position as a Regional and International Logistics Hub

Facilitating the Movement of Goods Through Egyptian Ports and Promoting Investment, Production, and Exports

Head of Customs Authority: Ongoing Development of the Transit System and Expansion of Facilitation Measures to Cover Several African Countries

 

 

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, has decided to extend the exceptional customs facilitation measures for transit shipments for an additional six months, while continuing to allow customs clearance procedures for transit cargo at Egyptian ports without requiring compliance with the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system.

 

The decision is intended to facilitate the smooth movement of goods through Egyptian ports and ensure their efficient delivery to final destinations, further enhancing Egypt’s role in regional and international trade flows.

 

Kouchouk emphasized that the move comes as part of the government's efforts to support international trade and global supply chains, while strengthening Egypt’s position as a regional and global logistics hub.

 

He stressed that the Ministry of Finance remains committed to simplifying customs procedures and improving the business environment in a manner that encourages investment, boosts production, and supports exports.

 

The Minister noted that ongoing customs reforms are aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian ports and increasing their attractiveness as gateways for regional and international trade.

 

For his part, Ahmed Amawy, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, stated that the Authority continues to modernize the transit system and facilitate transit trade through Egyptian ports, reinforcing Egypt’s strategic role as a key logistics and trade gateway in the region.

 

He added that the exceptional facilitation measures also apply to indirect transit shipments originating from or destined for a number of African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Djibouti, and Ethiopia, supporting trade flows between Egypt and African markets and contributing to greater regional economic integration.

 

Amawy further announced the introduction of a “Certificate of Non-Tampering” for transit shipments. The new certificate is designed to support compliance with rules of origin requirements and facilitate the utilization of preferential trade agreements, while enhancing the credibility and reliability of shipments transiting through Egyptian ports before reaching their final destinations.

 

He explained that the measure will strengthen confidence among competent authorities in destination countries and further improve the attractiveness of Egyptian ports as a trusted international logistics and transit hub.