More environmentally friendly HGVs are now allowed on Britain’s roads, thanks to government regulations that have now come into effect.
Hauliers can now use vehicles with elongated cabs and aerodynamic features to help reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Drivers of HGVs and commercial vans must now make a 'posting declaration' when transporting goods between two points in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Types of journeys you must declareYou must declare:
Full import controls for goods being imported from the EU (excluding Ireland) to the UK are now required. Here is our guide map to what customs formalities are required.
To assist you in avoiding delays and if you’re moving goods through border locations that use GVMS, please check and be aware of the following regarding GMRs -
The British International Freight Association has written to the UK government asking for an investigation into competition within the deep sea container shipping market.
