Yemen ACD Certificate Now Mandatory from January 2025

Yemen’s Ministry of Transport has issued a directive making the Advanced Cargo Declaration (ACD) mandatory for all shipments destined for Yemeni ports. The requirement takes effect on 1 January 2025.

This announcement was issued in September 2024, giving shippers, freight forwarders, and logistics companies a few months to prepare before enforcement begins.

What Is the Yemen ACD?

The Advanced Cargo Declaration is a pre-shipment certificate that must be obtained at the port of loading, before the vessel departs. It documents key cargo information — including cargo type, quantity, freight value, and vessel details — based on the Bill of Lading and other shipping documents.

The ACD number must be clearly indicated on the Bill of Lading. Without it, the cargo may face serious issues at the port of discharge in Yemen.

Who Is Responsible?

The obligation to obtain the ACD rests with the shipper, exporter, or freight forwarder at the port of origin. It cannot be obtained after loading.

Required Documents

To process a Yemen ACD certificate, the following documents are typically required:

• Draft Bill of Lading
• Commercial Invoice
• Freight Invoice (if freight is not already detailed in the commercial invoice)

Why This Is Important

Yemen’s shipping environment is already complex due to the ongoing conflict in the region. Adding an ACD requirement means that any shipment without the certificate risks being flagged at port, potentially causing significant delays or additional costs at the destination.

Getting the ACD in place before the vessel sails is by far the simplest way to avoid complications. We process Yemen ACD applications quickly — contact us as soon as your documents are ready.

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