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    Flights to the Middle East

    At DHL Aviation the safety and security of our people, partners, customers, and shipments remain our highest priority.

    Due to the current and ongoing situation, DHL Aviation cargo services to the Middle East are temporarily suspended.

    Please note that any shipments that were booked to be delivered have been cancelled in our booking system (CMS) and should not be delivered.

    We would ask you to proactively check the status of current shipments using our track and trace tool. Our Ops teams are ensuring all shipment checkpoints are up to date.

    Operations will resume as soon as conditions allow, and we are confident that we can maintain the safety, reliability, and service standards you expect from us.

    This decision has not been taken lightly as we understand the impact this may have on your supply chains and commercial commitments. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period.

    Should you need any further information please reach out to us. We will continue to keep you updated in these exceptional circumstances.

  • Air Capacity Sales newsletter - 7 January 2026

    Frankfurt (FRA) Airport - Import Handling Agent contact details

    Here are the contact details for our import handling at Frankfurt (FRA) Airport. All inbound shipments to FRA need to be collected from: 

    Georgi Handling GmbH & Co.KG

    Frachtnahme A

    Cargo City South, Bldg. 558

    60549 Frankfurt Airport 

    E-mail: import@Georgi-handling.com

    Contact by phone: +49 (0) 151 5211 30 27 

    Due to the amount of volume we have inbound to FRA it is likely the ACS volumes will be trucked directly from LEJ Hub to Georgi FRA, on multiple trucks throughout the day.  

    If you require further clarification then please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Air Capacity Sales newsletter - 18 December 2025

    Export of non-European Union and Excise Goods from the EU only

     

    Dear valued customer,

    Customs Update: New rules for the export of non-European Union goods (e.g. in customs warehouses / goods from inward processing) and excise duty goods come into effect in the EU from 15 December 2025.

    A pre-departure clearance for these goods in air, sea, postal, and rail transport will no longer be permitted (Article 329 (7a) UCC-IA).

    This will require adjustments to the clearance processes at airlines, including DHL. Therefore, the following documents and data will always be required when tendering shipments to DHL containing the relevant goods:

    Non-European Union goods

    • Customs documents:
    1. Transit accompanying document (TAD) if the goods have already been transferred to a transit procedure, e.g., Export Followed by Transit (EFBT), or
    2. Export accompanying document (EAD) with procedure code 3151 or 3171.
    • Declaration Type in the SCI field on the MAWB: If a) then T1 and if b) then TD.

    Excise Goods

    • Customs documents:
    1. Transit accompanying document (TAD) if the goods have already been transferred to a transit procedure, e.g., EFBT, or
    2. Export accompanying document (EAD) that describes the goods in detail through the goods description, 8-digit Combined Nomenclature Code (CN8), or any EMCS notes (C651).
    • Special remark “Excisable Goods” in the handling information field on the MAWB.
    • Concrete specification of the goods with a proper goods description and 6-digit Harmonized System Code (HS6) in the FWB or FHL.

     

    Provide the relevant documents and data by emailing DHLAviation.customsdoc@dhl.com.

    We thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

     

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    Egyptian Customs Instructions: ACI (Advance Cargo Information) System

    From Thursday 1 January 2026, Egyptian Customs mandates that all air cargo shipments destined for Egypt include the following three elements in the shipment messages at both the Master Air Waybill (FWB) and House Air Waybill (FHL) levels:
     

    ACID number

    The ACID number is a 19-digit number issued by the Egyptian Tax Authority uniquely identifying all Egypt registered importers.

    Example: OCI/EG/IMP/M/4891340332021120017

    Explanation: OCI/EG/IMP/M/19digitimportnumber

    Consignees can get the ACID here.
     

    Consignor Code

    Either VAT or commercial registration number issued by the appropriate authority for the exporter in origin country.

    Example 1 (VAT): OCI/EG/SHP/T/91350181611839374R

    Example 2 (Reg number): OCI/EG/SHP/T/DK11837921

    Explanation: OCI/EG/SHP/T/Consignorexportcode


    Consignee Code

    A 9-digit number issued by the Egyptian Tax Authority uniquely identifying all registered importers in Egypt, e.g. 123456789. This is only applicable for consolidated shipments.

    Example: OCI/EG/CNE/T/123456789

    Explanation: OCI/EG/CNE/T/Consigneeimportcode

    As of January 2026, any shipment messaging that does not comply with the above requirements – in form and in content – will need to be held until the required data elements are available. An FWB/FHL correction charge will be raised.

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    Summary of shipment data and compliance requirements

    DHL Group emphasizes the importance of timely, complete and accurate shipment data for international logistics, particularly in light of recent regulatory updates affecting air cargo to the UAE, the US, and the European Union.

    1. Mandatory FWB/FHL Messaging: DHL Aviation requires electronic submission of FWB and FHL messages to enhance shipment security and visibility prior to tender.
    2. Goods Description Guidelines: Detailed and specific goods descriptions are essential. Generic terms must be avoided to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
    3. UAE Import Air Waybill Requirements: For shipments arriving in Dubai, it is mandatory to include the consignee's UAE mobile number (in international format) and email address on the Air Waybill (AWB) and a six-digit HS code.
    4. US Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS): Updated regulations require that shipments originating outside the US must include shipper and consignee phone numbers in the FWB/FHL.
    5. ICS2 Regulation for EU Shipments: The Import Control System (ICS2) mandates complete shipper & consignee addresses, compliant goods descriptions, minimum 6 digit Harmonized System (HS) codes for each line item and where applicable, also the consignee EORI. Customer must include this information in the electronic shipment data.
    6. NCTS5 Regulation for Shipments trucked in EU: For non-union / excise shipments, customers must provide: compliant goods descriptions, minimum 6 digit Harmonized System (HS) codes for each line item per line item.
       

    Adhering to these guidelines ensures efficient and compliant handling of shipments, minimizing delays and additional charges.