China’s 24 hour Advance Manifest Regulation Update- Shanghai

Shanghai Customs  advised that the advance manifest submission will be mandatory for all China import cargoes that are discharged or transshipped at Shanghai port with effect from 3rd June 2014, thereafter Do Not Load (DNL) and Do Not Unload (DNU) messages may be issued at the discretion of Customs.

Most carriers will submit the advance manifest for all applicable shipments at least 24 hours before loading onto the vessel bound for Shanghai from 3rd June 2014 onwards.

OL Customers are kindly asked to provide complete and accurate shipping instructions before the documentation cutoff time in each loading region.

  1. Voyage Number
  2. Vessel Name
  3. Bill Of Lading Number
  4. Measurement Of Cargo
  5. Port Of Loading
  6. Payment Method For Ocean Freight (Prepaid or Collect)
  7. Total Number Of Packages
  8. Type of Packages
  9. Total Gross Weight Of Cargo Including Packaging But Excluding Container Tare Weight
  10. Name of Consignee
  11. Complete Street Address Or P.O. Box Number Of Consignee
  12. Name Of Shipper
  13. Complete Street Address Or P.O. Box Number Of Shipper
  14. Name of Notify Party (This is mandatory if consignee is “To Order”.)
  15. Complete Street Address Or P.O. Box Number Of Notify Party (This is mandatory if consignee is “To Order”.)
  16. Name Of Contact Person For Dangerous Cargo (This is mandatory when such commodity is being shipped.)
  17. Contact Number Of Contact Person For Dangerous Cargo (This is mandatory when such commodity is being shipped.)
  18. Container Number
  19. Container Size And Type
  20. Seal Numbers For All Seals Affixed To Containers
  21. Type Of Packages Per Commodity Item
  22. Number Of Packages Per Commodity Item
  23. Cargo Description
  24. Gross Weight Per Commodity Item
  25. UNDG Number for Dangerous Cargo (This is mandatory when such commodity is being shipped.)
  26. Marks And Numbers

We will keep you informed.