CHAMP Cargosystems has launched a new solution to address the latest ICS-2 requirements of the European Union for e-commerce shipments coming into the EU.

The ICS-2 or Import Control System was implemented by the EU as part of the latest customs pre-arrival security and safety programme for goods entering the region.

The latest phase or release of requirements demands air cargo stakeholders, including express courier services, postal operators and freight forwarders, to report at the House Air Waybill (HAWB) level, with each commodity reported separately.

CHAMP’s Traxon Global eCommerce is purpose-built to address the requirements of cargo pre-load security filing and pre-arrival filing for e-commerce shipments under ICS-2.

The solution, which is the latest in the company’s suite of customs and security producs, simplifies the filing process by efficiently consolidating information from the sender and generating outputs in formats specified by relevant governmental agencies.

Turkish forwarder PTS Worldwide Express and Shenzhen-based logistics company Harvest International have already adopted the new tool,  which provides complete visibility throughout the cargo handling and clearance process, as well as access to a detailed history and archives. The companies are looking to grow their e-commerce volumes, with the sector estimated to be worth US$6.9 trillion this year.

The Import Control System 2 (ICS-2) is a new IT system created to collect data about all goods entering or transported through the European Union, including non-EU countries Norway and Switzerland, prior to their arrival through an ENS. Release 2, which involves shipments transported by air in, has been effective from 1 March 2023. This means all goods transported by air in postal, express and general cargo consignments will be subject, in addition to pre-loading filing requirements, to complete pre-arrival ENS data requirements. Release 3, effective 3 June 2024, will include shipments transported by sea, inland waterways, road and rail.