Are we able to submit stow plans by email in Microsoft Excel format?
CBP will accept the SMDG (smdg.org) versions of the UNEDIFACT BAPLIE stow plan. CBP is developing a MS Excel formatted vessel stow plan than may be used by carriers who do not currently use UNEDIFACT BAPLIEs at this time. Requests to use this alternative format will be reviewed and approved on a limited and case by case basis. E. Amendments: 1. Clarification is needed regarding which changes or errors, if any, other than a previously unreported container, would warrant a stow plan amendment, and when or how frequently they would need to be filed. It is understood that if a carrier found a stow plan error reflecting on the presence of a previously unreported container onboard, an immediate amendment would be needed. Stow plans must be complete, accurate, and timely.
