Secure MPCI filings before the July 2025 deadline

What the MPCI program requires

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) is rolling out MPCI through the National Advance Information Center. Starting 31 July 2025, every containerized shipment destined for, transiting through, or remaining on board in the UAE must be declared electronically at least 24 hours before the vessel departs the last foreign port. A grace period runs to 31 March 2026, but NAIC expects forwarders to use this time to implement compliant processes.

Late, incomplete, or inaccurate filings trigger Do Not Load holds, monetary penalties, and vessel inspections. ITR Logistics unifies document capture, rule validation, and NAIC messaging so your teams no longer juggle multiple carrier portals or manual spreadsheets.

Filing responsibilities

MPCI covers imports, transshipments, transit cargo, and FROB. Every organization that issues a Bill of Lading plays a role, and each must coordinate with a registered UAE party who is ultimately liable for accuracy and timeliness.

Shipping lines & master vessel operators

• Submit Carrier / Master Bill of Lading details for every sailing touching the UAE
• Report freight remaining on board (FROB) and transshipment cargo

Freight forwarders & NVOCCs

• Provide House Bill of Lading data for consolidated loads
• Identify the true shipper, final consignee, and UAE-based agent responsible for the filing

Master loaders & co-loaders

• Share container, seal, and package level details across partner networks
• Coordinate amendments when bookings change after cut-off

Information NAIC expects in every MPCI filing

• Bill of Lading numbers, issue dates, ports of loading and discharge
• Container, seal, package counts, and gross weight per unit
• Clear six-digit HS codes with plain-language cargo descriptions
• Verified names, street addresses, and MPCI Party IDs for shipper, consignee, notify parties, and forwarding agents
• Vessel and voyage data including the last foreign port before UAE arrival

Submissions that omit these details or use placeholders can be flagged with a Do Not Load status until corrected. Our validation layers compare HS codes, addresses, and voyage sequences before the data reaches NAIC, eliminating back-and-forth rejections.

Implementation roadmap

With the official deadline approaching and enforcement intensifying in March 2026, forwarders and carriers should formalize a structured rollout. ITR Logistics provides templates, project managers, and training assets so multi-office networks can standardize their approach quickly.

Register and obtain your MPCI Party ID

ITR guides your team through NAIC onboarding and user management so every filing is traceable.

Nominate a UAE compliance partner

If you do not have a local entity, we connect you with licensed agencies that can hold liability and act on your behalf.

Harden your shipment data

Our portal and APIs validate HS codes, address formats, and vessel schedules before anything is transmitted to NAIC.

Automate submissions & monitoring

Send filings via web, EDI, or full-service desks, then follow ACT / DNL / RFI statuses from a single dashboard.

Ready to begin?

Whether you prefer self-service filing with NAIC integrations or a full outsourcing model, our Dubai-based compliance specialists keep you aligned with the MPCI rulebook. Schedule a walkthrough of our platform or request a managed filing package tailored to your sailing schedules.

Contact us at [email protected] or call +971 56 470 4833.