Egypt to Enforce Mandatory ACI for Air Freight Starting January 1, 2026

 

Egypt to Enforce Mandatory ACI for Air Freight Starting January 1, 2026

What is changing:

The Egyptian Customs Authority has officially announced that the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system will become mandatory for all air freight shipments to Egypt starting January 1, 2026.

Sanctions include customs fines and possible return of shipment.

Include ACID, Consignor Code, Freight Forwarder Tax ID in the Element OCI in the FWB, FHL

1. ACID (Advance Cargo Information Declaration)
   OCI/EG/IMP/M/[19 digit ACID Number]
2. Exporter Identification (Consignor Code)
   OCI/[Country Code]/SHP/T/[VAT or Commercial Registration Number]
3. Egyptian Freight Forwarder Tax ID (for consolidated shipments only)
   OCI/EG/CNE/T/[Tax ID]

Application Rules:

• Direct Shipments (FWB): Include ACID and Consignor Code.
• House AWBs (FHL): Include ACID and Consignor Code.
• Master AWBs of Consolidated Shipments (FWB): Include Egyptian Freight Forwarder’s Tax ID.

In case of disregard:

• No acceptance of shipments
• No customs clearance possible
• Shipment cannot be transported

Valid from: 01.01.26

Clark Kent on four legs

 Not the superman you associate with Clark Kent, but this guy is almost as powerful.

A Labrador Retriever, Clark Kent arrived into Dublin today from Brisbane, Australia.

As you can see, he is in great form and enjoyed his walk with the guys from Pets on Board, who looked after him at Dublin airport.

No flying around on your own now Clark and look after your humans.

Freddie the Boxer

 Freddie is a real traveler, arrived into Dublin today from Australia and enjoyed a brief walk while waiting for his owners to catch up with him.

The guys over at Pets on Board looked after Freddie and made sure he got through all the regulations and checks in great time for his walk.

    Enjoy your visit to Ireland Freddie.

New Home in Italy

 This is Blackie, Cheetah and Tiger. They moved from Dublin, Ireland to Milan, Italy recent arranged by the guys in Pets on Board. They had a relaxing time with an overnight stay in Frankfurt before finally arriving in Milan and onto their new home. 

All the guys in Pets on board which them well and a safe life in Milan.

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Molly on her way home.

This is Molly, she flew out recently from Dublin airport on a direct flight with Qatar Airlines.

Molly is going to be reunited with her owners in Doha after spending a few weeks with her grandparents in Cork, Southern Ireland.

The guys in Pets on Board looked after Molly and arranged her travel itinerary.

 

Hope you enjoyed your stay in Ireland Molly and we want to see you back again soon.

Bobo is an adventurer.

This is Bobo the poodle all ready for the off from Dublin airport destined to Melbourne, Australia.

Bobo is travelling with Qatar Airways all the way, the guys in Pets on Board made sure everything was taken care off well in advance.

ALL the very best in your new home Bobo.

Safe travels Bailey.

Bailey pictured below, is a border Terrier who departed Dublin airport recently destined to Cape Town, South Africa. 

The guys in Pets on Board in Dublin had a great time with Bailey and were sorry to see him go.

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Blaze arrives in Ireland

 This is Blaze, a domestic cat, arrived at Dublin airport from Durban, South Africa recently. Travelling is not a problem for Blaze who travelled with Emirates Airlines and as you can see, is in great shape.

Welcome to Ireland Blaze, enjoy your new home from everyone in Pets on Board.

Maine coon cats are the real deal.

Maine coon cats, Mr. Pickles and Dr. Pepper traveled with Aer Lingus recently direct from Dublin to New York where they will be delivered to their new home and reunited with their human owners.

Thanks to the guys at Pets on Board in Dublin for all their help in making the travel arrangements as stress free as possible.

Chilling out on the journey

EMMA ON THE MOVE

 Six months old Emma departed from Dublin travelling to meet up with her humans in Singapore.

Emma had an overnight stop in the animal lounge in Doha where she was pampered before taking her final onward journey to Singapore flying Qatar Airways.

Thanks to the guys in Pets on Board in Dublin for making her journey stress free and safe.

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One relaxed dud.

 This is  Oliver, completely chilled out in his travel case destined to Dubai and anxious to meet his new owners. The guys at Pets on Board really enjoyed working with Oliver, as you can see he is a darling.

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Seanie and Frank

 These two guys cozy up shortly after they arrived at their new home in Cork.

Originating from New York, they arrived into Dublin airport from JFK. Great being reunited with their humans in Cork, the second capital of Ireland.😁

Thank you Pets on Board for the great, safe and speedy service.

Meet Dug a happy chappy

 This is Dug who spent the last few months in Chicago and now back to the Emerald Isle again.

Photo taken at Dublin airport shortly after his arrive and pickup by the guys in Pets on Board.

Looking good Dug, great to see you home again.

Max is great

This is Max the Schnauzer who recently flew from Dublin to London to be reunited with his human owners. Max is a great traveler and took everything in his stride.

The guys in Pet on Board  took care of Max.

What you looking at.?

 This is one of fifteen falcons exported from Ireland to the UAE recently.

The guys at pets on board arranged all the handling and flights to Dubai.

Cooper is a real trooper.

This is Cooper, an Australian Labradoodle.

Cooper originally came to Ireland from Canada a few years ago and has had a great time in the Emerald Isle since. Unfortunately, it is time to go back to Toronto, Canada to keep his humans company.

 

Sorry to see you go Cooper, have a great time, from all in Pets on Board in Ireland

 

Rabbits from Canada make their way to Ireland.

 

A Lionhead and a Chinchilla rabbit arrived into Dublin airport from Vancouver recently where the guys in Pets on Board provided the import clearance and handling. Soon after their arrival, Coinin  and Wiley were reunited with their owners in Dublin.

Enjoy your new home guys.

 

A quick dip for DUG.

 This is DUG who flew from Dublin to Chicago recently with his humans.

DUG will be staying on his holidays for a few months before travelling back to Dublin in the Emerald Isle.

Looks like he is enjoying the water splash.

Transport arrange by Pets on Board, located at Santry, Dublin 09. Rep of Ireland

Therapy dog Gracie arrives in Ireland

 Trained therapy dog Gracie arrived from New York this morning on an Aer Lingus flight with her owner.

The guys in Pets on Board provided the customs clearance and attendance at Dublin airport before Gracie continued on her travels to Bantry in Cork to her new home. 

All the very best in your new home Gracie.

Lola on the move again.

After spending a year in Ireland Lola is traveling back home to Seattle with her owners.

She had a little walk and relaxed in the offices of Pets on Board prior to been checked in for her flight and is now on her way home on a direct flight with Aer Lingus.

Safe travels Lola great to see you in our offices again, do come back.

Dublin to Tenerife

 

This is Amai, who flew over to meet her owner in Tenerife (via Madrid) recently.  

Amai was a big hit with the staff in Pets on Board when she visited their offices before going to Dublin airport.

Dublin to Hong Kong no problem.

 Frequent flyer Camilla flew from Dublin to Hong Kong with comfort stop in the Heathrow animal centre recently. The picture below shows her relaxing in her new home after the long journey.   

Enjoy your new home Camilla from all the guys at Pets on Board

BOAS Pet Shipper Certification

 A big congratulation to Siobhan Sweeney in Pets on Board for successfully completing the BOAS training and obtaining the below certificate. Just another reason to trust your family, furry friend to the guys POB in Ireland.

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EASY RIDER TO GREECE

 The guys over at Bike on Board looked after the movement of seven bikes from Dublin to Greece recently.

The owners, when they arrive on their flight to Athens, will collect their bikes from a depot near Athens.

Hopefully the weather will be kind and the riding easy guys, stay safe.

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New Customer Experience Lead in EFL

EFL International Distribution Ltd would like to introduce our new customer experience lead, Jane Sherlock, we hope you enjoy the brief video below.

JJ

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Moving from Canada to Ireland

 Two beautiful lizards arrived into Dublin this morning from Canada with the assistance from Pets on Board

The owner is relocating to Ireland and had to bring his buddies to their new home.

Welcome to your new home guys.

Paraic is Scotland bound.

 This is a Black and While ruffed lemur who departed from Dublin with the help of the guys from pets on board. 

Bound for a new Zoo home in Scotland after being in Ireland for conservation purposes. As you can see the Scots gave Paraic a very warm welcome on his arrival. 

All the best in your new home Paraic.

Looking good Sasha

This is Sasha, a Tonkinese cat who departed from Dublin recently destined to Melbourne, Australia.

With a brief stop over in Doha, she arrived on schedule and none the worse for her journey.

Enjoy your new home Sasha.

Travel arrangements completed by Pets on Board, the number one pet transport company in Ireland.

Rio all set for Dubai

 This is Rio who flew out from Dublin today on his way to Dubai, UAE. His humans are already in Dubai waiting for Rio, enjoy your new home Rio.

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Teddy under cover

 This Teddy, a British Shorthair cat leaving Dublin today.

Teddy is destined to Washington, DC perhaps he is undercover in case the government administration levy a tariff on him.?

Best of luck in your new home Teddy.

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Successful Long Distant Traveler

 This is Chakku, a domestic cat that departed from Dublin airport bound for Coffs Harbour in New South Wales in Australia.

Australia being so large, the distance from Melbourne airport to Coffs Harbour was another 1500km, putting Chakku in the long distance travel club. 

We think you will agree, the journey did not stop him enjoying his new surroundings.

Contact the guys in Pets on Board for safe handling of your furry friend.

New arrival from UAE

 This is Ginger who arrived into Dublin today from Dubai.

Although happy to be wrapped up in the arms of a human, she was really tired from the flight and quickly dropped off to sleep.

 

Welcome to Ireland Ginger.

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Tabi goes home to Japan.

 

Tabi travelled with to Heneda airport in Tokyo to reunite with her owner after a year of staying with her foster family in Ireland. Not so sure she was happy to leave Ireland, but she arrived safe and sound.

Contact the guys in Pets on Board in Ireland when your furry, family, friend needs to travel.

Best friends travel together

 

Captain and Daisy traveled with Air Canada from Dublin to Vancouver via a comfort stop in the animal lounge in Toronto last week to meet their owners who where already there waiting for them to arrive.

Call the guys at pets on board for a professional service.

MOLLY ON THE RUN

 

This is Molly (golden retriever x poodle) who relocated back to Ireland with her family this week. She travelled Sydney – Doha – Dublin.

She enjoyed a quick run around after coming through Dublin airport and released by customs.

Enjoy your new home Molly from all in Pets on Board.

 

PACO AND GALA on the move.

 

This is Paco and Gala who departed from Dublin, Ireland today.

 

They are travelling Dublin – Amsterdam – Paramaribo (Suriname) and are just chilling out in the offices of Pets on Board prior to starting the journey.

All the best from everyone in the office, safe travels.

COOL FOR CATS

 This is Bruno (grey) and Jasper (orange) who flew to their new home in Chicago from Dublin recently. We think you will agree, these guys are super cool and laidback. 

Enjoy your new home guys.

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BUG travels to OZ

 This is BUG in the offices of www.pets-on-board.ie prior to starting his travels to Melbourne, Australia recently.

I think you agree he was in great form meeting everyone in the office and we wish him well in his new home in OZ

Contact the guys in Pets-on-Board for your families furry friends next move.

 

LULU and BEANY experienced travelers

Lulu & Beany travelled from the UAE to Ireland 7 years ago and are now flying back to Dubai. As you can see, they are totally chilled and relaxed about the whole affair.

 

Safe travels handled by www.pets-on-board.ie

Ralph is a cool dude.

 

French bulldog, Ralph flew out with Lufthansa back in January to meet his owner in Dubai, Ralph was collected the morning of departure by Pets direct road team, from his Grandparents house in Dublin.

Ralph was totally cool about the whole transport thing, no problem to him.

Puzzles

 

This is Puzzles who arrived in from South Africa back in January and was delivered home by our road team, pets direct, where he was happy to meet his owner in Temple bar. A little cooler in Dublin Puzzles, enjoy your new home.

U.S. TRADE

 The 10% tariff on all Chinese imports into the U.S. took effect on February 4, covering broad categories of goods including consumer items like electronics, clothing, and shoes. Trade groups like the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), have warned that the tariffs will slow supply chains and raise costs for U.S. consumers.

China responded with a 15% tariff on imports of U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas. It also imposed a 10% tariff on imports of crude oil, agricultural machinery, large cars, and pickup trucks. The measures will be implemented starting February 10.

Approximately $20 billion in U.S. exports are affected by China’s tariff and around $450 billion in Chinese exports are impacted by the U.S. tariffs. China has also launched an antitrust investigation into Google and has restricted the exports of five key minerals used in defense and tech manufacturing.

U.S. steel prices are already rising, with estimates of a 10-15% increase if more tariffs take effect in March. This could raise the costs of newbuilds and ship repair projects within the U.S. Meanwhile, imported packages from China valued under $800 are no longer exempt from U.S. customs duties. Further, the small retail imports shipments from China – up to three million parcels daily – now require full customs paperwork.

The tariffs on Canada and Mexico which were scheduled to go into effect on February 4 have been paused for 30 days following talks between the nations.

MEXICO

On 17 January 2025, Mexico and the European Union (EU) announced the final signing of the modernization of their Free Trade Agreement. This deal, which has been in negotiation for several years, aims to foster economic collaboration, promote sustainability, and strengthen global supply chains.

 Key Benefits of the New Agreement

 The modernized treaty offers extensive business opportunities and supports the ecological and digital transitions in both regions by:

• Boosting service exports: Enhancing sectors such as financial services, transport, e-commerce, and telecommunications.

 

• Strengthening supply chains: Improving the competitiveness of European industries through access to critical raw materials.

 

• Ensuring fair conditions: Eliminating non-tariff barriers and promoting the protection of intellectual property rights.

 

• Access to public contracts: EU companies will be able to participate in Mexican government tenders on equal terms with local businesses.

 

• Protecting investments: Strengthening and safeguarding European investments in Mexico.

 

• Encouraging digital transition: Introducing a specific chapter on digital trade to drive technological growth.

 

• Promoting sustainability: Supporting the circular economy, including standards to encourage the reuse and repair of goods.

U.S. Trade Tariffs

 The latest round of U.S. tariffs has triggered a global chain reaction, with key trading partners retaliating, realigning supply chains, and reshaping trade policies. From North America’s countermeasures to Asia’s manufacturing pivots and Europe’s economic defense, every region is adjusting to the new reality.

Following the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports by the U.S. (effective February 4, 2025), both countries have announced significant retaliatory measures. 

• Canada has imposed 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods.
• The tariffs will be implemented in two phases:
• Phase 1: $30 billion in tariffs effective March 4, 2025.
• Phase 2: $125 billion in tariffs to be implemented after a 21-day public comment period.

• Trade with the U.S. accounts for 77% of Canadian goods exports and 63% of imports, with exports responsible for 19% of Canadian GDP.
• The provinces most reliant on U.S. markets include Ontario (81%), Alberta (89%), and New Brunswick (92%).

 Mexico’s trade relationship with the U.S. is deeply integrated under the USMCA framework.

• The country is also leveraging agreements like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to expand trade with Asia-Pacific economies.

Tariff Classification in 2025

 The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) has always been a cornerstone of international trade. But in 2025, it's importance is amplified as businesses brace for sweeping changes in U.S. trade policy. 

With proposed tariffs, increased scrutiny on compliance, and shifting global trade dynamics, accurate tariff classification is no longer optional—it’s essential.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to levy 10-20% tariffs on all goods entering the United States in a bid to boost domestic manufacturing. The president said he wants to encourage consumers and businesses to buy American-made products by making imported goods more expensive.

Every product imported or exported is assigned a 10-digit HTS code, which determines the duty rate applied. These codes categorize goods based on factors like:

• Material composition.
• Functionality.
• Country of origin.
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Accurate HTS codes ensure businesses:

• Avoid penalties, audits, and shipment delays.
• Navigate trade restrictions tied to the country of origin or product type.

Meet LIA, a Collie cross

 

This lady is Lia, her photo was taken prior to her jetting off to catch up with her humans in Hong Kong.

Lia flew from Dublin airport to HKG and was not phased by the journey which was arranged by the guys in www.pets-on-board.ie

Contact Pets on Board by phone +353 1 8867700 or email pets@uefl.ie

Pets on Board is operated by EFL International Distribution Ltd, 

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"Scout" hits the airways from Dublin airport.

 

Golden Retriever "Scout" departed Dublin airport destined to Dubai recently.

Safely tucked up with his favorite bed and comforts, Scout quietly took up residence in his transport cradle. Less than 24 hours later, Scout was reunited with his humans and started his next chapter in warmer climates. Thanks to the services of www.petes-on-board.ie, all went like clock work.

Best of luck Scout, stay out of that midday sun.

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