DNATA: Mandatory update in TACT – Notification requirements on import air waybill for United Arab Emirates bound shipments
 

We have been informed by our ground handling agent DNATA in Dubai of the following update to the notification requirements listed in TACT for all shipments arriving in Dubai (DXB and DWC). Effective 1st August 2025, it will be mandatory for all import shipments to include the following consignee contact details on the Air Waybill (AWB):

• UAE mobile number in the international format e.g. 00 971 XXXXXXXXXX
• Email address of the consignee or notifying party
• These contact details must be correctly entered in the consignee field on the AWB

Failure to comply with the updated guidelines may result in delayed notifications and could lead to storage or overstay charges being applied to your shipments. DNATA remains committed to providing a timely and efficient cargo handling service. If you require further clarification, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Air Capacity Sales Europe
For Bookings: acsplan.eu@dhl.com
Website: https://aviationcargo.dhl.com

Air Freight Surcharge to reduce on intercon flights
 

The DHL Aviation Air Freight Surcharge (AFS) for intercontinental flights will reduce from €0.25/kg to €0.20/kg on 7 April 2025.

For intra-regional flights, the AFS will remain at €0.10/kg.

Air Capacity Sales Europe
For Bookings: acsplan.eu@dhl.com
Website: https://aviationcargo.dhl.com

Introduction of Aviation Charge & Air Freight Surcharge update
 

DHL Aviation are introducing a mandatory €0.03/kg Aviation Charge (AVC) aligned to the cost of new sustainability regulations.

It comes as European legislation, brought in on 1 January 2025, now requires all flights departing the EU to have a 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend quota.

The AVC will be effective from 1 February 2025 on intercontinental flights departing from all European countries, including Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It will be applicable on chargeable weight and may be applied to other flights and regions in the future.

The DHL Group utilizes sustainable business practices and is already the leading buyer of SAF. DHL aims to achieve net-zero logistics by 2050 as part of its commitment to society and the environment.

Customers should also be aware that the DHL Aviation Air Freight Surcharge (AFS) will change on 1 February 2025. For intra-regional flights the AFS will go from €0.05/kg to €0.10/kg, and for intercontinental flights €0.20/kg will become €0.25/kg.

Air Capacity Sales Europe
For Bookings: acsplan.eu@dhl.com
Website: https://aviationcargo.dhl.com

New Computerized Transit System (NCTS5) HS Code requirements
 

From 22 January 2025 the New Computerized Transit System – NCTS5 – requires a six-digit* HS Code per line item.

For all shipments with non-union and/or excise goods, the customer is required to provide electronic shipment data (MAWB + HAWB) with line-item goods descriptions and HS Codes. Please send data in CargoXML (xFWB / xFZB).

If your operating system does not allow for xFWB/xFZB messages to be sent, we will provide a free of charge platform where you can submit DHL Aviation prefix related shipment data in CargoXML. Contact ACS.Data.Quality@dhl.com if you wish to use this option.

*Ex Spain, eight-digit HS Codes are required.

Air Capacity Sales Europe
For Bookings: acsplan.eu@dhl.com
Website: https://aviationcargo.dhl.com

Shipments destined for and transiting (LOS) Nigeria
 

Nigerian customs regulations make it mandatory for all shipments destined for Lagos, and transiting LOS, to include both a packing list and invoice.

These document standards are important to ensure seamless handling of shipments, and failure to comply with the requirements may result in potential delays. In the worst cases, Nigerian customs may refuse to discharge non-compliant cargo.

Thank-you for your ongoing co-operation.