Descartes Israel Air Advance

Meeting Israel’s Advanced Air Manifest Requirements

The Israeli Customs Directorate has recently announced that it will require more detailed information for air shipments bound for Israeli airports. The new requirements are in-line with the WCO Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE Framework). This is a modernization and data improvement initiative that aims to secure revenue collections, ensure national security and promote trade facilitation worldwide.

In addition to requiring more robust shipment manifest details, Israel’s Air Advance Air Manifest requirements include duration-specific timeframes for submission. When in full effect, the regulation specifies that:

• For flights greater than 4 hours, air carriers are required to file 4-hours before landing at an Israeli airport.
• For flights less than 4 hours, air carriers are required to file at the time of departure from the last foreign airport.

With a history of offering a flexible range of solutions to meet regulatory requirements, Descartes offers two flexible options for filers to submit information to the Israeli Customs Directorate: (1) a web-based option; and (2) an integrated EDI solution for large-volume shippers. With multiple validations, checks and balances performed prior to each submission, the Descartes Israel Air AEI solution is a premiere product that helps reduce costs and drive-up productivity.

Potential Benefits

• Reduce the risk of errors, delays and possible penalties
• Improve efficiency and productivity by leveraging a single point-of-access
• Attain global visibility with real-time access to cargo statuses
• Leverage the Descartes GLN to distribute Customs messages and status information to clients

Features

• Globally connect with a Service as a Software (SaaS) business model
• Flexible, Template-based Architecture: The Descartes Israel Air AEI solution includes a template-driven interface to jumpstart data entry. Authorized users can add, modify and delete templates to adapt to the unique needs of their business and drive-up efficiency.
• Advanced Search & Query Functionality: Intuitive search functionality speeds customer service and mirrors the same basic fields commonly found in trade documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), origin airport and more.
• Information Security: Descartes’ GLN is designed to process and transmit information using leading commercially-available security technologies.
• Reference and Reporting: Comprehensive export reporting capabilities in a familiar Microsoft Excel-driven format.