Middle East · Yemen Ministry of Transport document Yemen ACD Certificate
Get your Yemen ACD certificate through SCK Representation and avoid penalty fees. Email sck@scktr.com for the required documents.
Validate before the vessel sails
The ACD has been mandatory as of January 1, 2025, and must be obtained from the loading port by shippers, exporters, or freight forwarders. The ACD number must also be written on the bill of lading.
No ACD = fines & demurrage
Shipments lacking an ACD will face penalties at the destination port, and the shipper is responsible for the resulting loss.
Required Documents — Yemen ACD
Yemen ACD: full requirements
Last Updated: 18 December 2025 – Regulations are subject to change.
ACD certification is mandatory for all containerized shipments.
Do you have a shipment to Yemen? Do you need an ACD certificate? SCK Representation is ready to help! Send us the required documents in PDF format and we’ll take care of the rest. Ensure hassle-free customs clearance and avoid penalties. The process usually takes a few days, but it’s best to allow a week for planning. Plus, don’t risk delays or additional fees.
Yemen ACD Certificate
The Yemen Ministry of Transport has decided to implement the ACD certification procedure in Yemen ports.
Therefore, it will be mandatory as of January 1, 2025, and must be obtained from the loading port by shippers, exporters, or freight forwarders. The ACD number must also be written on the bill of lading.
Shipments lacking an ACD will face penalties at the destination port. “SCK Representation” is ready to assist with your Yemen ACD needs, offering extensive experience and a proactive approach to ensure compliance and streamline your shipping process.
Regulations are subject to change, we recommend confirming the latest country-specific requirements with our team via email.
How can you get an ACD Certificate for Yemen?
You need to submit the following documents in the application for the ECTN certificate:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
To start the certification process, you should share PDF copies of the documents through sck@scktr.com. There is no need to send hard copies for the issuance of ECTN certificates. Please be sure to share the final documents, which will not have any more amendments later in the process. A penalty fee will occur for the modifications after validating the certificates.
Responsibility
The responsibility to get the ACD/ECTN certificate is on the shipper’s side. Transports without a certificate are penalized, and the shipper will be responsible for the loss.
Verified Compliance Review
This content is reviewed to ensure accuracy and consistency with ECTN (CTN, BESC, BSC, BIETC, FERI, ACID, ACD) procedures, based on current operational practices and applicable regulatory frameworks at the time of the last update.
What a validated Yemen ACD looks like
A certificate we filed, with the customer fields masked. Use it to check the layout, where the authority stamp sits and where the reference number is printed.
Yemen ACD: the complete guide
Issuing authority, required documents, application process, timeline and the rules that apply — in one page.
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