Yemen ACD Certificate — The Complete Guide
How the Yemen ACD certificate works: issuing authority, required documents, application process, timeline and the rules that apply.
This guide covers the ACD certificate for shipments to Yemen — who issues it, which documents it needs, how the application runs and what the validation rules are. For the country procedure page, see Yemen ACD.
Overview
The ACD — Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) — is the cargo tracking certificate required for shipments to Yemen. It is issued by Yemen Ministry of Transport. Requirement status: Mandatory.
Sample ACD certificate
A Yemen ACD 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.
Required documents
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
Application process
1. Send your documents
Share PDF copies of the required documents via sck@scktr.com, or upload them through the application form. There is no need to send hard copies for the issuance of ACD certificates.
2. Draft is prepared
Once complete, consistent documents arrive, a draft is prepared for your confirmation. A file specialist checks the shipment details against the documents before anything is filed.
3. Confirm the draft
Check every field on the draft — consignee, ports, weights, values and container references. Final documents must be submitted without further amendments; corrections after validation are charged separately.
4. Filing and validation
The confirmed file is submitted to the issuing authority for validation. The ACD number is issued at validation, so it cannot be shown on documents prepared before that point.
5. Certificate delivered
The validated certificate is sent to you and can accompany the cargo to the destination port.
Timeline
- Processing time: a few days
- Validity: One validated ACD per Bill of Lading
The exact cut-off depends on the destination and the vessel schedule; confirm the deadline for your shipment with our team before filing.
Special rules
Validation deadline. 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.
Non-compliance. Shipments lacking an ACD will face penalties at the destination port, and the shipper is responsible for the resulting loss.
Frequently asked questions
How can you get an ACD Certificate for Yemen?
Submit PDF copies of the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, and Freight Invoice via sck@scktr.com. No hard copies are needed for issuance.
How long does it take to get approval?
A draft is issued in a day if all documents are complete, and approval for verification is usually received in a day, though the process may take about a week.
Can I use the same ACD number for various shipments?
No, the ACD is unique and limited to a single shipment. Every cargo needs its own verified ACD number.
Who is responsible for obtaining the ACD?
The shipper, exporter, or freight forwarder is responsible for getting the ACD/ECTN document.
Ready to file? Apply for a ACD certificate or go back to the Yemen ACD procedure page. All country guides: Country guides.