First, Maersk will implement a “No MRN, No Load” policy for all shipments subject to the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements, effective 30 September 2026. Under this policy, cargo requiring an ICS2 Entry Summary Declaration—whether entering or transiting the EU—must be accompanied by a valid Movement Reference Number (MRN) issued by the EU Customs system prior to loading confirmation. Specifically, for vessels arriving at the first applicable load port on or after 30 September 2026, cargo lacking a validated MRN at least 24 hours before vessel arrival will be excluded from the final load list and may be rolled to a subsequent sailing. In cases where customs filings are rejected, corrections must be resubmitted and formally accepted by EU authorities before the shipment can be deemed compliant for loading.
Second, effective 3 September 2026, Maersk has discontinued acceptance of Shipper Owned Container (SOC) bookings for export shipments originating in Hungary via its inland network. This restriction applies across all inland export solutions from Hungary, including rail services, RCO (Rail-Container-Only) combinations, CY Budapest/Fenyeslitke solutions, and Store Door deliveries. The decision reflects current constraints in inland equipment availability and Maersk’s strategic prioritisation of its own container repositioning to ensure service reliability. Customers retain the option to arrange independent transport to the designated seaport and utilise Maersk’s ocean-only services—subject to commercial agreement and adherence to applicable tariff conditions. Any request for exemption from this restriction requires advance written approval from Maersk’s Product and Equipment Management teams.
To support seamless compliance, Maersk urges customers to submit complete and accurate Shipping Instructions well ahead of documentation and customs filing deadlines. Mandatory data elements include:
A valid six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for each line item;
Accurate Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers;
Clear identification of party status (i.e., Beneficial Cargo Owner/BCO, direct customer, or freight forwarder);
Structured submission of buyer, seller, and House Bill of Lading party information where required.
Inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistently formatted data may result in customs validation failures, rejected ICS2 filings, and consequential shipment delays. Maersk recommends early engagement with customs brokers and internal compliance teams to verify data integrity prior to submission.
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