Mar. 28 2024

We would like to express our greatest gratitude to your support to ESL especially on our Sri Lanka
service. Below please find the latest announcement from Sri Lanka Customs for the launch of
advanced manifest for import and transshipment cargoes. Appreciate your full support and
coordination on Shipping Instruction meeting the regulations at destination

INTRODUCTION

➢ Pre arrival submission of manifests (via new Asyhub platform)
➢ SLC (Sri Lanka Customs) to conduct risk analysts earlier to determine the inspection and
release of cargoes
➢ PAP testing will start and with Parallel submission of Cargo manifest to SLC commence from
1st April 2024
➢ PAP will officially launch from 1st May 2024 and SLC will accept cargo manifests only through
new platform ASYHUB

REQUIREMENT

➢ Scope: Local and Transshipment Containers
➢ Manifest Submission Deadline: at least 72 hours before ETA Sri Lankan ports
➢ Our POL offices will set up SI Cut off and BL Confirmation timeline based on vessel schedule
➢ Any delay and incomplete manifest will lead to ROB (Retain on board) and heavy penalties
➢ Manifest amendment will be considered by SLC before vessel arrival at the test period
➢ After official launch, all manifest amendment is subject to approval and costs of ESL and SLC

Please do not hesitate to contact our local Agencies for further assistance, or you can visit our
website at https://www.emiratesline.com/ for detailed schedules and cargo tracking. We greatly
appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing our partnership with ESL.

Global Customer Service
Emirates Shipping Line