Descartes Nicaragua Air Advance™

Electronic Information (AEI)

Meeting Increasing Advanced Air Manifest Requirements in Central America

Nicaragua Customs requires detailed information for air shipments bound for airports in Nicaragua or with a stop that lands in the country. The 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, Nicaragua’s requirements include duration-specific timeframes for submission that state that:

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

The Descartes Nicaragua Air Advance Electronic Information (Descartes Nicaragua Air AEI™) solution is a comprehensive application that helps air carriers and freight forwarders submit the required information to Nicaragua within the specified timeframes. With a history of offering a flexible range of solutions to meet regulatory requirements, Descartes offers a range of flexible options for filers to comply with the regulation including:

1. A web-based option
2. An integrated Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solution for large-volume shippers.

With multiple validations, checks and balances performed prior to each submission, the Descartes Nicaragua Air AEI solution is a premiere product that helps businesses reduce costs and drive-up productivity.

The Descartes Nicaragua Air AEI solution helps users easily manage shipment information and electronically submit the required data to Nicaragua Customs.

Descartes offers users a choice of flexible options to ensure compliance including:

• Option 1 – An advanced, tightly-integrated, system-to-system EDI connection.
• Option 2 – For customers who prefer manual data entry, Descartes also offers web-based options that allow users to key-in information.

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
• Globally connect with a Service as a Software (SaaS) business model

Features

• Flexible, Template-based Architecture: The Descartes Nicaragua 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.
• Reference and Reporting: Comprehensive export reporting capabilities in a familiar Microsoft® Excel-driven format.
• Information Security: The Descartes GLN is designed to process and transmit information using leading commercially-available security technologies.