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The Sudanese Customs Authority has announced new mandatory requirements for all shipments from any global origin into Sudan effective 1st January 2026. To ensure smooth cargo movement and avoid delays, please review the updated Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) process outlined below.
- Mandatory ACD Number Issuance
- Requirement for ACD Certificate Before Loading
- Documents Required for ACD Issuance:
- Freighted/Rated Draft Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Export Documentation Process After Obtaining ACD Details
- Go to Maersk.com.
- Select the Amendment Bill of Lading option.
- Enter the ACD details in the Cargo Description field (in next 3 months we will enable ACD reference field on our website)
- Include the header followed by the reference, as this is mandatory per import customs requirements.
- Example header/format:
ACD or ACD reference: ABCD1234567 - Send the ACD details directly to the respective Origin business address.
- Compliance & Penalties
- Passenger vehicles
- General cargo
- Machinery and spare parts
All Customers exporting cargo to Sudan must obtain an ACD Number from the official government platform before cargo is loaded at origin.
The ACD Number must be included on all relevant shipping documents, including the Final Bill of Lading.
To obtain the ACD Number, please visit: www.acdsudan.com
The ACD Certificate must be obtained prior to loading the cargo by the shipper, exporter, or freight forwarder. The ACD Number must be clearly stated on the Final Bill of Lading.
To complete the ACD process, the following documents must be uploaded to the platform:
Once customers have the ACD (Advance Cargo Declaration) details, they must submit an amendment request through one of the following methods:
a. Submission via Website
b. Submission via Email
Ensure the email clearly includes the ACD reference in the required format.
The ACD is mandatory for all shipments, including:
We kindly request your full cooperation and adherence to these updated requirements to avoid delays or penalties.
ACD support emails - info@acdsudan.com or operations@acdsudan.com
If you have any questions or require assistance navigating these requirements, our teams are ready to support you.