ICS2/ENS – Air Freight

ICS2 · Air Freight · ENS gateway for airlines

ICS2/ENS gateway for air freight

The central solution for airlines to simplify the EU security-data process. Erin Logistics aggregates the data of all parties and handles the technical communication with EU authorities – from pre-loading filing to the MRN.

PLACIPre-loading filing before loading
MRNTransport release reference
1 partnerfor all EU filings
Digitally connected air-freight and ICS2/ENS processing at Erin Logistics

One gateway for all parties: airlines, shippers and consignees provide their data – we validate and submit it to the EU on time.

The challenge

ICS2 compliance in air freight

The EU ICS2 regulation requires complete security data for all shipments touching EU territory – on time, complete and in the correct structure.

PLACI before loading

Mandatory pre-loading filing (Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information) before the aircraft is loaded.

Complete ENS data set

The full ENS data set must be available before arrival at the EU border.

Higher data quality

Stricter requirements including correct HS codes and EORI information.

Our solution

One central gateway instead of many separate connections

Erin Logistics provides a dedicated interface that connects all parties, aggregates the data and handles the technical communication with EU authorities.

Airlines API / standard messages Shippers Portal / EDI, HS codes Consignees EORI & consignee data Erin ICS2- Gateway Aggregate · Validate EU STI / customs Shared Trader Interface MRN feedback to all parties
Your cost advantage

No customs block – no storage costs at the airport

Shippers and consignees can submit their ENS data directly through us. This significantly reduces the risk of a customs block due to missing or incorrectly created ENS data – and no storage costs arise at the airport. A tangible advantage: faster and cost-reducing.

Message types · ICS2 Release 2

Which data is transmitted when

PhaseType (data set)Requirement
Pre-LoadingPLACI (F42/F43/F44)Minimum data set before the aircraft is loaded.
Pre-ArrivalFull ENS (F10/F11 etc.)Complete data set before border crossing.
UpdateAmendment (IE313)Correction of already submitted data.
Air-freight handling at the airport
The result

The MRN – your transport release

The Movement Reference Number (MRN) is generated after successful review by the EU customs authorities and is the key identifier for all further operational handling.

Without an MRN there is a risk of a “Do Not Load” (DNL) – the shipment may not be loaded.
  • Automatic MRN feedback to the handling agent (physical handling)
  • To the airline for documents such as FWB and FHL
  • To customs for local filings at the destination
Why Erin Logistics

Your benefits as an airline at a glance

Lower risk

Fewer errors through automated validation – and thus less DNL risk.

Time saved

No manual data entry across several portals – one interface for everything.

Full transparency

Real-time status of all ENS filings in one dashboard.

Ready for ICS2 in air freight?

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