{"id":15028,"date":"2026-07-02T08:56:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T08:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/?post_type=advisories&p=15028"},"modified":"2026-07-02T08:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T08:57:01","slug":"mandatory-mpci-compliance-for-uae-shipments-key-updates-and-timelines-2","status":"publish","type":"advisories","link":"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/zh-hans\/advisories\/mandatory-mpci-compliance-for-uae-shipments-key-updates-and-timelines-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory MPCI Compliance for UAE Shipments: Key Updates and Timelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) would like to inform you of important updates\u00a0regarding\u00a0the UAE National Advance Information Centre (NAIC) regulatory framework for Maritime Preload Cargo Information (MPCI).\u00a0
Please note that the grace period for full MPCI implementation has been extended until 30 September 2026.<\/strong>\u00a0This extension is provided to support customers in aligning their processes; however,\u00a0MPCI filing\u00a0remains\u00a0mandatory effective 1st\u00a0July 2026<\/strong>.
Customers\u00a0are therefore required to\u00a0begin compliance\u00a0immediately\u00a0and should not wait until the end of the grace period.\u00a0 This requirement applies to:\u00a0
\u2022 Imports into the UAE\u00a0
\u2022 Transshipment cargo via UAE ports\u00a0
\u2022 Transit shipments (FROB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Implementation Timeline Update<\/strong>
\u2022 Grace period extended until\u00a030 September 2026<\/strong>\u00a0
\u2022 MPCI filing\u00a0remains\u00a0mandatory effective 1st\u00a0July 2026<\/strong>\u00a0
\u2022 \u201cNo Doc, No Load\u201d policy to be enforced by\u00a001 October 2026<\/strong>\u00a0 During the extended transition (grace) period:\u00a0
\u2022 Only Acceptance responses (ACT \/ OK to Load) will be issued\u00a0
\u2022 RFI (Request for Information) and DNL (Do Not Load) responses will remain suspended\u00a0
\u2022 No penalties or enforcement actions will apply for late MPCI submissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Customer Action Required (Effective Immediately)<\/strong>
Customers\u00a0are required to:\u00a0
\u2022 Begin updating\u00a0accurate\u00a0MPCI codes in all Shipping Instructions (SI)<\/strong>\u00a0with immediate effect\u00a0
\u2022 Ensure\u00a0complete and\u00a0accurate\u00a0SI submission<\/strong>\u00a0including all shipment and party details\u00a0
\u2022 Align internal systems and processes to meet MPCI compliance requirements ahead of 01 October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Shipping Instruction Cut-Off<\/strong>\u00a0
Shipping Instructions must be\u00a0submitted\u00a02 working days prior to vessel arrival at Port of Loading<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure compliance with NAIC requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Bill of Lading Declaration<\/strong>
\u2022 Imports into UAE: Must be declared as\u00a0\u201cDirect\u201d or \u201cMaster Bill of Lading\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0
\u2022 Transshipment \/ Transit (FROB): Declared as\u00a0\u201cDirect Bill of Lading\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0as per NAIC requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. SI Submission Requirements (ESEA \/ Digital Platforms)<\/strong>
\u2022\u00a0No HBL (BCO customers):<\/strong>\u00a0
\u201cDirect Bill of Lading\u201d must be\u00a0indicated\u00a0in the Additional Information field
\u2022\u00a0With HBL (NVOCC \/ Freight Forwarders):<\/strong>\u00a0
\u201cMaster Bill of Lading\u201d along with the\u00a07-digit MPCI code (e.g., MPCI123)<\/strong>\u00a0must be updated
For SI\u00a0submitted\u00a0via INTTRA,\u00a0Cargo Wise, EDI, or other platforms, customers must ensure correct system field mapping.
In the absence of required information, shipments will be declared as \u201cDirect Bill of Lading.\u201d\u00a0 For more details:\u00a0https:\/\/naic.icp.gov.ae\/portal\/link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Mandatory SI Data Requirements<\/strong>
Shipping Instructions must include:
\u2022 Standard Bill of Lading details
\u2022 Ports (POL, POD, transshipment, receipt, delivery)
\u2022 Container and seal details
\u2022 Cargo description and HS codes
\u2022 Complete party details (shipper, consignee, notify, forwarders, agents)
\u2022 Vessel and voyage details
\u2022 MPCI Party ID and identifiers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Forwarder Responsibility<\/strong>
\u2022 Complete one-time NAIC registration to obtain MPCI code\u00a0
\u2022 Ensure MPCI code is included in SI\u00a0
\u2022\u00a0Submit\u00a0HBL filing within required timelines\u00a0
\u2022\u00a0Maintain\u00a0full compliance with MPCI regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Additional Guidance<\/strong>
\u2022 SOP and Genesis Manual will be shared in due course\u00a0
\u2022\u00a0Customers are strongly advised to\u00a0ensure readiness before\u00a001 October 2026 enforcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Consequences of Non-Compliance (Post Implementation)<\/strong>
Failure to comply may result in:
\u2022 Penalties imposed by UAE Customs \/ NAIC
\u2022Cargo returned to Port of Loading (FROB) at customer\u2019s cost
\u2022 Change of Destination (COD) with associated charges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you require any clarification or support, please contact your local Customer Experience team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Shipping Line Agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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