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Chapman Freeborn offers ICS2 service

[ August 17, 2026   //   ]

Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has launched an in-house Import Control System 2 (ICS2) declaration service for companies moving cargo into or through Europe.

Developed by Chapman Freeborn’s specialist team in Germany, the service has already been rolled out across parent company Avia Solutions Group and is now available to external customers, including shippers, freight forwarders and logistics providers without their own ICS2 capability.

ICS2 is the European Union’s advanced cargo information and security system. It requires detailed shipment and safety data to be submitted through an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before goods enter or transit the EU, Switzerland, Norway or Northern Ireland for air, sea, road and rail transport.

For companies without dedicated systems or trained personnel, preparing and submitting these declarations can add another layer to the process. This is particularly important for urgent, sensitive or high-value shipments, where incomplete information or delays can affect the wider cargo movement.

Chapman Freeborn’s German team has completed specialist training and can now prepare and submit the required declarations in-house. This reduces reliance on a separate filing provider and limits the number of parties involved in handling shipment information.

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