# Electronic Advanced Cargo Screening

*Last updated: 2026-09-06*

> Electronic Advanced Cargo Screening (EACS) is a data-driven pre-shipment security system through which customs authorities evaluate freight information – export declarations, commercial invoices, and supporting documents – before goods are released for transport.

Electronic Advanced Cargo Screening (EACS) is a data-driven pre-shipment security system through which customs authorities evaluate freight information – export declarations, commercial invoices, and supporting documents – before goods are released for transport. Submitted data is matched against risk profiles in real time, automatically flagging prohibited items, sanctions breaches, or compliance gaps without requiring physical inspection of every consignment. The system is particularly relevant in air freight and ocean freight, where pre-notification deadlines leave little margin for manual review. For freight forwarders, complete and accurate documentation is not optional: incomplete filings can trigger holds that delay entire shipments. Unlike post-arrival screening, EACS shifts the compliance burden upstream, making early-stage data quality the decisive factor in clearance speed.

**Source:** [https://www.icao.int/Security/Cargo/Pages/default.aspx](https://www.icao.int/Security/Cargo/Pages/default.aspx)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Electronic Advanced Cargo Screening |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 117 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-06 |
| Source | https://www.icao.int/Security/Cargo/Pages/default.aspx |

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