ICS2 RELEASE 3 – IMPORT CONTROL SYSTEM 2: SHIPMENTS TO THE EU FROM NON-EU COUNTRIES
As of December 4, 2024, Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3 will come into effect for sea and inland waterway transport. This introduces new requirements for pre-arrival submission of safety and customs information for goods entering the EU, including Norway, Switzerland, and Northern Ireland. ICS2 aims to enhance security by collecting detailed data about goods before arrival, supporting risk-based controls and promoting the free flow of legitimate trade.
Update on ETS Surcharge from 2025
We would like to remind our customers and stakeholders that the ETS surcharge will increase from 2025, as the coverage under the emissions trading system for shipping will rise from 40% to 70% of verified emissions. As before, we specify the ETS cost separately from our transport rates, meaning this increase will directly affect the surcharge.
Traffic during Christmas and New Year holidays 2024/2025
As the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays approach, we would like to remind our customers to plan and book deliveries well in advance.
Important Update: System Changes Effective from September 1st, 2024
Earlier this summer, we published information regarding upcoming system changes that will take effect on September 1st, 2024
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Thomas Ström, founder of NTEX, has worked in the transport industry for over forty years. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on shipping, current events and much more.
