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Freighter airlines, including Cargolux, are now using a CHAMP solution to comply with Nigeria’s new Advanced Customs Information requirements (ACI).  Since July 14, airlines have been required to submit an electronic manifest to Nigeria Customs prior to flight departure.
CHAMP developed a solution based on its Global Customs Gateway platform that will support EU ICS (Import Control System) regulations starting Jan 2011.

James Fernandez, CHAMP vice president sales and marketing, said: “According to the latest figures from IATA, freight in Africa grew 54 percent in June. Given that growth, no carrier wants to be blocked from this important market.”

Robert Van de Weg, senior vice president sales and marketing for Cargolux added: "Thanks to the quick and accurate response by CHAMP we were able to resume our Nigerian operation. This was a real achievement."

The US was the first country to require ACI following 9/11. Other countries that have either implemented, or are in the process of implementing, ACI regulations include Canada, EU member states, China, Mexico and South Africa.

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