Hauliers get ELO reminder from French customs

French customs have confirmed that all vehicles travelling to France from the UK will require a valid Envelope Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) before reaching the border from 15th April. Without a valid ELO, vehicles may face delays or diversion to inland border facilities. The ELO replacesthe current document grouping system.

Each operator--carrier, freight forwarder, or exporter--must prepare in advance and identify the person responsible for creating ELOs within their organization. This system applies to road freight traffic (FR/UK) using the smart border between the EU and the UK. All vehicles--loaded or empty, accompanied or unaccompanied--must be linked to an ELO.

However, for goods covered by an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS), using the ELO requires migration to ICS2. While ELO simplifies border procedures on the EU side, it does not exempt operators from UK formalities. The Goods Movement Reference (GMR) will still be required to enter the United Kingdom.

What Are the Benefits for Professionals?

• Time-saving: A single validation for all required documents.
• Flow security: Fewer errors and customs-related blockages.
• Simplification: Only one barcode to present at the boarding checkpoint.