Maersk advises customers of Kenya’s new Advance Cargo Declaration requirement

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Maersk has alerted customers that from August 3, 2026, Kenya will enforce a mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration, requiring an ACD Reference Code before loading containerized cargo, impacting shipping procedures.

Maersk has informed customers that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will introduce a mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) requirement for all containerized cargo destined for Kenyan ports from 3 August 2026. Under the new regulation, an ACD Reference Code must be obtained before cargo is loaded and endorsed on the Bill of Lading prior to […] The post Maersk advises customers of Kenya’s new Advance Cargo Declaration requirement appeared first on Container News.