the shipper or exporter must apply for and obtain an ACD Re

3 August 2026 ， carriers， for containerised cargo destined for Kenyan ports. From this date， the shipper or exporter must apply for and obtain an ACD Reference Code at the port of loading before the cargo is loaded. Responsibilities of Shipping Lines Shipping lines， shipping agents and exporters in supporting the implementation of the ACD Platform. ， shipowners， the generated ACD Reference Code must be endorsed on the Bill of Lading before the shipment proceeds to Kenya. Official ACD Platform Applications and guidance are available at: https://acd.kra.go.ke Contact and Support Operations operations@acd.kra.go.ke General enquiries info@acd.kra.go.ke The Kenya Revenue Authority appreciates the cooperation of shipping lines， shipowners， Advance Cargo Declaration Requirements for Shipping Lines The Kenya Revenue Authoritys Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) Platform will officially go live on Monday， carriers and appointed agents should: Inform shippers and booking parties of the ACD requirement. Request the ACD Reference Code before issuing the final Bill of Lading. Ensure the ACD Reference Code is correctly shown on the Bill of Lading. Direct shippers without a reference code to the official ACD Platform. Required Documents The shipper must submit the following documents through the ACD Platform: Draft Bill of Lading Commercial Invoice Freight Invoice Export Declaration Once approved，。