Unclosed T1 – What to Check Before the Problem Comes Back to Your Company
Unclosed T1: what to check and how to sort it out before the problem comes back later.
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Transport and logistics
Guides in the “Transport and logistics” category — UK ↔ EU customs clearance, imports, exports and T1/T2 transit, based on gov.uk, HMRC and EU law.
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Inspection After Arriving in Great Britain - When Do You Need to Report
What to check after arriving in Great Britain, and when you need to report for an inspection. A guide for transport and freight forwarding.
MRN, DUCR and LRN Meaning – Formats and When Each Number Matters
MRN, DUCR and LRN explained: what each number means, its format, where it is used in export, import and transit, and which one to enter in a GMR.
GMR Error Before the Port - 7 Things to Check Before Your Transport Gets Stuck
A GMR error most often comes from inconsistent vehicle data, wrong references (for example an import MRN instead of a transit MRN) or a missed ENS. Check these 7 points before you reach the port — fixing it on the spot…
Goods Held at the UK Border — a 15-Minute Checklist for Hauliers and Freight Forwarders
When goods are held at the UK border, use the first 15 minutes to establish the exact message, whether the vehicle data matches the GMR, the MRN, T1 and ENS numbers, and whether the driver has to report for an…
GMR vs ENS - What Is the Difference and What to Prepare Before Departing for the UK
A practical guide for carriers and freight forwarders: GMR vs ENS, the differences, the order of steps, and a checklist before moving to the UK.
Transport to Poland from the UK - A Guide to the Formalities
Transport from the UK to Poland needs a customs declaration in Poland, EORI numbers for the exporter and importer, an ENS and a full set of commercial documents. Since 1.07.2026 there is no duty exemption for…
Freight forwarders in UK–Poland trade: when to use one
A freight forwarder organises the transport of your goods and often the transport paperwork, but does not always handle customs clearance. Depending on the size of the shipment, the route and your experience, you can…
Transporting Dangerous Goods UK–EU: ADR, Documents, Driver and Adviser
Dangerous goods travel between the UK and the EU under ADR: class and UN number, a transport document, written instructions and a driver with ADR training.
T1 Document: The Key to Smooth Export of Goods from the UK to the EU
T1 document explained: how UK to EU transit works, T1 vs T2, the guarantee, required documents, the steps and common closing mistakes. Based on gov.uk and the UCC.
CMR - International Consignment Note: A Guide for Importers and Exporters
The CMR consignment note is the document that confirms a contract for the international carriage of goods by road. It is made out in three originals signed by the sender and the carrier. It is not a customs document,…
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