How UPLIFT simplifies IGM Filing Process?

Import General Manifest is a mandatory document in cross-border trade, which is to be submitted by the Carrier at the destination Airport. And the catch is that it has to be submitted 24 hours before the arrival of Cargo at the destination. UPLIFT, a revolutionary initiative by Kale Logistics Solutions, simplifies this process with technological intervention. How? Let us explore.

The mundane process

Airlines are responsible for filing the IGM prior to the arrival of the flight. Airlines can file the CONSOL manifest against the Master Air Waybill using the Airline Code.

The CONSOL Agent would communicate the 16 digits PAN-based Registration Number (CARN) at the Port of origin to indicate to the Airlines that he would be filling House Air Waybill details with Customs at the destination Port. Registration Number, if not mentioned, would mean that the Airline should file the HAWB details on behalf of the CONSOL Agent with Customs. Customs to penalise the Agency - Airlines or the CONSOL Agent, filing HAWB details after the aircraft landing or after the IGM message transmitted by Customs to Custodian.

Process of submission through UPLIFT

Airlines have to file the manifest message (FFM) with the Expected Time of Arrival (ETA). The key fields for submission of FFM Message are - Flight No. and Date of origin of the flight. It was informed that two flights with the same flight no. cannot originate on the same day from a single originating station.

On submission, the ICES would generate an acknowledgement by assigning IGM Number, the unique identifier for each flight. Fifteen minutes before the ETA, a manifest message is transmitted to the Custodian by Customs. The system would integrate the CONSOL manifest information up to the ETA time with the IGM.

Airlines must file the amendment request to Customs with the key parameters - Site ID, IGM No, and Year. Amendments received up to ETA are approved automatically by UPLIFT, and the Customs Officer has no intervention.