The Mexican Intermodal Transport Association (AMTI) reported that it continues testing the application that allows it to comply with Annex 29, a document required by the Mexican National Customs Agency (ANAM) for cross-border intermodal shipments .
Diego Anchustegui, president of AMTI, explained that this tool allows for earlier processing, which will contribute to greater competitiveness in intermodal transportation.
“It’s a big step forward; it will help us facilitate exports and make intermodal transportation more competitive. Ultimately, Annex 29 is only required for internal customs clearance in intermodal transportation, not for truck exports,” he said in an interview following the monthly meeting held by AMTI.
He explained that this document, which is currently filled out manually and is required for export, requests information such as the tractor-trailer license plate, operator’s name, customer, and what will be shipped, among other data.
Anchustegui stated that testing of the application proposed by ANAM began four months ago with various transporters, during which time several changes have been made to the application to improve its results.
However, there is no release date yet, as it will need to meet all requirements and ensure its operation, as well as determine who will be joining the application.
“We don’t want to go to ANAM and say it’s fine, only to have it require additional changes later. That’s why we prefer them to use it for a longer period of time and for it to be perfect so it’s fully utilized,” he emphasized.
He argued that, in addition to reducing the time required to complete this document, having this application reduces paperwork for operators and any unforeseen issues related to it.
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