ABF - Integrated Cargo System (ICS) messaging delays

Friday, September 11, 2026

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Who does this notice affect?

All Integrated Cargo System (ICS) users


INTEGRATED CARGO SYSTEM (ICS) MESSAGING DELAYS


Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received reports from members of messaging delays with the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).

FTA has escalated these issues to the Australian Border Force (ABF).

We have just received the following message from ABF.
 

The EDI messages impacted by the outbound batch messaging issue are now being processed. We are currently assessing the re-sending of affected messages, and as a result further delays are expected.

To avoid duplicate processing, please refrain from resending messages.

Please note that all newly submitted messages are being processed normally.

Australian Border Force apologises for the inconvenience caused.

 

Lucy Robinson- Licensed Customs Broker
Head of Border, Biosecurity & Logistics - FTA / APSA


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