April 27, 2018

Advance Containerized Cargo Loading Notices (Pre-Arrival Manifest) – South

Dear Valued Customers,

The Customs Authority in has recently announced the full implementation of the Customs Control Act, 2014. The first phase of the Reporting of Conveyances and Goods (“RCG”) under the current Customs and Excise Act, 1964 has been implemented 20th April 2018.

The RCG project is intended to provide customs control of all vessels, trains, vehicles, goods and persons entering or leaving South Africa.

In order to comply with all customs obligations, advanced containerized cargo loading notices must be transmitted to customs at least 24 hours before the first container is loaded on board the vessel that will transport the cargo to South Africa. This applies to both cargo destined for and to be transshipped via South African ports.

At this time, we would like to advise that customers shipping cargo to South Africa should make arrangements to be in compliance with this regulation. We will update you further as information becomes available on mandatory enforcement.

Frequently asked questions as per the SARS website:

What does RCG stand for and where does it fit in? RCG is an acronym for Reporting of Conveyances and Goods and it is one of the three major projects (the other two being Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) and Declaration Processing (DPS)) being undertaken under the New Customs Act Programme (NCAP) which is charged with operationalizing the Customs Control Act, 2014 and the Customs Duty Act, 2014.

Under what legislation will the first phase of the RCG implementation take place? The rules to section 8 of the Customs and Excise Act No.91 of 1964 will be amended to form the legislative basis for the implementation of RCG. These rules were published for comment on 8 December 2017 with a closing date of 19 January 2018.

Maersk South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Registration No. 1992/005770/07 acting as agent on behalf of Line A/S, (incorporated in )SA Reg. No. 2015/028124/10 trading as Safmarine, Address of registered office: Safmarine Quay – The Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, , 8001 – PO Box 27, Cape Town, 8000; Telephone: +27(0)21 408 6911 Facsimile: +27(0)21 408 6345 Email: [email protected]; Web www.safmarine.com

When is the first implementation for RCG scheduled for? The first implementation of RCG is scheduled for 20 April 2018.

Are the reporting requirements for both import and export cargo? Yes, it applies to import, export, national transit, international transit and transhipment cargo movements.

Are the reporting requirements applicable to both master and house bill cargo? Yes, reports are required from both Carriers (master bills) and Clearing Agents (house bills).

What is the basic difference between carriers and clearing agents relating to cargo reporting? Both Carriers and Clearing Agents are “Cargo Reporters”. Carriers transport cargo (whether on their own vessels or under a slot-chartering or code-sharing arrangement), whilst Clearing Agents arrange for the transport of goods on behalf of other persons.

You may access the information and more answers to FAQs on their site below: http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/AboutCustoms/Pages/Reporting-of-Conveyances-andGoods.aspx

For Amendments, this is the one query which is being raised: We have not received any risk elements or process and timelines from South African Customs in this regard and will communicate to the market as soon as we receive more information.

We will communicate information as same becomes available and invite you to contact us or the published email address for SARS Email: [email protected] should you have any other queries in this regard.

We thank you for your support. We truly appreciate the trust you give us in moving your cargo from one doorstep to the next, and look forward to continuing a profound partnership with you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your local Safmarine agent. Our contact details are available on safmarine.com.

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Together we go places.

Sincerely,

Safmarine North America

Maersk South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Registration No. 1992/005770/07 acting as agent on behalf of A/S, (incorporated in Denmark)SA Reg. No. 2015/028124/10 trading as Safmarine, Address of registered office: Safmarine Quay – The Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001 – PO Box 27, Cape Town, 8000; Telephone: +27(0)21 408 6911 Facsimile: +27(0)21 408 6345 Email: [email protected]; Web www.safmarine.com