We are pleased to bring you the latest updates from Trade Tech as we continue driving innovation in global Customs compliance and cargo information management. The past year has marked an important period of regulatory change and growing digitalization across international supply chains, and Trade Tech remains committed to providing the technology, expertise, and partnerships that help you navigate these developments with confidence.
During this past year, we achieved several major milestones. Trade Tech was named an official service provider for the United Arab Emirates’ Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) Program, supporting the UAE’s National Advance Information Center (NAIC) in ensuring secure and timely electronic cargo submission. In addition, dnata logistics partnered with Trade Tech to help WACO members meet the new MPCI requirements efficiently.
We also continued to support customers through evolving EU compliance timelines. Although full enforcement of ICS2 ENS Release 3 was scheduled for September 1, 2025, several EU Member States have announced postponements for road and rail, and we are keeping our customers informed as updates emerge.
These achievements, combined with ongoing enhancements to our cargofiling.com platform and our worldwide outreach through webinars, industry meetings, and customer communications, reinforce our commitment to delivering clarity, compliance readiness, and operational excellence for our global partners.
What’s Happening at Trade Tech
Trade Tech Named Official Service Provider for UAE’s Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) Program
Trade Tech has been named an official service provider for the United Arab Emirates’ Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) Program. The program, managed by the UAE’s National Advance Information Center (NAIC) under the Federal Authority of Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP), mandates the electronic submission of containerized cargo information at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading from the port of loading outside the UAE.
dnata logistics and Trade Tech Partner to Meet Critical UAE MPCI Requirements for WACO Members
dnata logistics, a WACO member for the UAE, partnered with Trade Tech to provide seamless and secure cargo filing for the Maritime Preload Cargo Information (MPCI) regulations now in place for all ocean freight cargo imports into the United Arab Emirates.
Some Countries Grant Postponements for EU ICS2 ENS for Road and Rail
The European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3 was scheduled to take effect on 1 September 2025 but some Member States postponed enforcement for goods moving into the EU by road and rail. ENS filings provide Customs authorities with shipment details before arrival, allowing for advance risk assessment and improved border security. Postponement, under the Derogation Mechanism, allows national Customs authorities to delay enforcement in their country giving companies additional time to prepare.
Trade Tech and TradeWaltz Sign MoU to Digitize AEO Trade and Streamline Japan-U.S. Supply Chains
Trade Tech and TradeWaltz Inc., a SaaS-based collaborative trade facilitation platform, have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the GRACE (Global Reliable Authorized Commerce Express) project, aimed at digitizing and streamlining trade procedures for Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) between Japan and the U.S.
Global Trade is Good
The Global Trade Is Good initiative is a movement founded on the belief that international trade creates prosperity, strengthens partnerships, and drives global progress. Trade Tech supports this vision by providing a logistics platform that brings visibility, speed, and intelligence to global supply chains. By helping shippers, carriers, and forwarders simplify cross-border operations, reduce inefficiencies, and adapt quickly to changing market conditions, Trade Tech enables and accelerates the transformation the initiative advocates. Together, they work toward making global trade easier, smarter, more efficient, and more inclusive.
Trade Tech and JOC Webcast
Bryn Heimbeck, President and Co-Founder of Trade Tech, was a panelist in the Journal of Commerce webcast titled AI and the Shipper: Where Automation is Making a Difference, moderated by Eric Johnson. He joined a panel of technology experts to discuss how AI is being applied across the supply chain and where it has delivered measurable results for shippers. From automating routine processes to supporting complex decision-making, the session highlighted the areas where AI is already changing the way the industry works.
Events
NCBFAA Annual Conference
Tom Lloyd, Trade Tech’s Vice President of Customer Relations & Data Services, spoke at the National Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Annual Conference on April 6, 2025, offering practical guidance on complying with the EU’s ICS2 ENS filing requirements.
CIFFA
Trade Tech attended the 2025 CIFFA Conference, Forward Thinking: Redefining Excellence in the Supply Chain on October 29–30, 2025. The CIFFA Conference is an event that brings together supply chain professionals, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the future of global trade and logistics.
EURTradeNet 2025
Trade Tech participated in the EURTradeNet Annual Meeting 2025 in Krakow, represented by Sandrine Senelier, Trade Tech’s Global Director of Digital Transformation. The event, co-hosted by Andrzej Huzar-Software and Asseco, brought together representatives from DG TAXUD, CLECAT (the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services), the European Express Association, and Customs authorities from Poland and Spain.
25th Annual GLN Conference
Trade Tech participated in the 25th Annual Global Logistics Network (GLN) Conference, which took place on October 16-19 in Bangkok. The event brought together GLN members and partners to reflect on 25 years of collaboration within the network, while also creating opportunities for industry dialogue, business development, and relationship building, supported by the host country’s well-known hospitality.
Logistics Leaders MENA 2025
On November 25, Toby Edwards, Director for the United Arab Emirates at Trade Tech, moderated a panel at Logistics Leaders MENA 2025, hosted by Logistics Middle East. He was joined by Jade Marjurum, Nadia Abdul Aziz, and Saeed Alkhlaifi. The discussion centered on how organizations can build supply chain resilience in an increasingly uncertain global environment. A key takeaway was that when approached deliberately, resilience and efficiency are not competing priorities but mutually reinforcing ones.
WACO EGM
Trade Tech participated as a sponsor at the WACO Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) with Kengo Utsunomiya, a Trade Tech consultant, presenting to an audience of more than 100 logistics professionals. His session focused on how Trade Tech’s platform enhances productivity, collaboration, visibility, and Customs compliance, supporting forwarders and shippers in operating more efficiently across global supply chains. The meeting provided an opportunity for members to exchange ideas and discuss how digital solutions continue to advance the logistics industry worldwide, while strengthening relationships across the WACO network.
Key Security Filing Updates
ICS2 Road and Rail
ICS2 is the European Union’s security filing program. It requires companies to submit Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) before goods arrive at the EU border. The requirements have applied to air cargo and maritime shipments, and as of September 1, 2025, road and rail movements were also included.
UK Safety & Security Declaration
Beginning January 31, 2025, authorities required all goods entering Great Britain from the EU and the rest of the world to have a Safety & Security declaration. The Safety and Security Great Britain (S&S GB) declaration, also known as the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS), became a new Customs requirement for all goods imported into Great Britain. The regulation aimed to strengthen the security of Great Britain’s supply chain and align the country with global Customs modernization efforts. It required importers to submit detailed goods information electronically before arrival in Great Britain, enabling authorities to conduct safety and security risk assessments.
UAE MPCI
The UAE introduced new cargo security regulations through the Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) Program, managed by the National Advance Information Center (NAIC) under the Federal Authority of Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP). Effective July 31, 2025, this regulation requires electronic submission of containerized cargo details at least 24 hours prior to vessel departure from the last foreign departure port outside the UAE.
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