RGC Exports Ltd offers services to help businesses comply with the French Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) requirements for Ro-Ro freight movement between the UK and France. The ELO is a digital system that consolidates all required customs and transport documents into a single barcode to streamline border crossings.
How RGC Exports Ltd Helps with ELO
RGC Exports acts as a customs clearance agent and can manage the process of creating the ELO for your shipments. Their services likely include:
- Collating Documentation: Gathering all necessary customs documentation, such as Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs), safety and security declarations (ENS), and vehicle details.
- Creating the ELO: Submitting this information via the French customs online system to generate a single ELO barcode.
- Compliance & Guidance: Ensuring all required information is correct and submitted in advance of the vehicle’s arrival at the port, which is crucial for avoiding delays and potential refusal of boarding.
- Integration with ICS2: Assisting with the necessary Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements, which are a prerequisite for using the ELO for loaded goods entering France.
Key Points about ELO
- Mandatory Status: The ELO system has been operational since April 28, 2025, and its use is expected to become mandatory later in Autumn 2025, although the exact date is pending an announcement from French customs.
- Scope: It applies to all Ro-Ro freight (both full and empty vehicles, accompanied or unaccompanied) traveling between Great Britain and France at “smart border” ports like Calais, Dunkirk, and the Channel Tunnel terminal.
- Haulier Responsibility: The haulier or transport operator is responsible for ensuring an ELO is created and presented at check-in.
- Simplified Process: The primary goal is to simplify and accelerate border checks by allowing customs authorities to scan one barcode to access all relevant information digitally.
By using RGC Exports Ltd, businesses can leverage their expertise to navigate these new requirements efficiently and ensure smooth movement of goods across the French border. You can find more information about their customs services on the RGC Exports website.