AAR Embargo System
The Association of American Railroads has recently launched a new embargo system. This enhanced system offers improved search capabilities, the ability to subscribe to new embargo announcements and the ability to receive these announcements via e-mail. While the search capabilities are open to the public, if you want to utilize the subscription services, you will need to register for a Railinc User ID. The new embargo site can be accessed here.
In addition, on November 14, 2006 this system is being further enhanced to improve processes on rail equipment billed to embargoed destinations where a permit system is warranted. This system will manage shipper requests for permit numbers and allow acceptance of electronic billing that has a valid embargo and permit number. Billing will be automatically rejected by Railinc on shipments that are billed to an embargoed location (or) that do not have a valid permit number. In this case, the origin roadhaul railroad will receive an error back from Railinc and place the rail equipment in a hold for embargo.
To comply with these new requirements, if a shipment is moving to an embargoed location that is accepting permits, you will need:
- A valid permit number (the procedure for obtaining permits will be detailed on the embargo).
- To enter the embargo and permit numbers on your electronic billing in the N9*EB and N9*EN fields. If you are unable to enter these numbers into your bill of lading, you can add these numbers using Correct a Bill of Lading on UP's Web site before the rail car is pulled from your industry.
For further information on this change please contact Union Pacific's Embargo Desk at 800-992-0956, option #3 or your Sales Representative.