After Brexit, transporting goods to UK fairs requires customs clearance and usually an ATA carnet, because the UK is outside the EU customs union. The drive alone is not enough: you need documents, a GMR and a synchronised crossing. At OTSL we combine transport, customs and the ATA carnet into one process, with experience delivering to large venues.
What Brexit changed for exhibitors
- Goods cross a customs border, so clearance is required.
- An ATA carnet lets you bring goods in and out duty-free if they return.
- The carrier prepares the GMR but needs the GB import documents.
How we handle it
We have our own customs agencies in Poland and the UK and ATA carnets, so we do not send the client to three companies. We settle the documents early, prepare the carnet and GMR, pick the Dunkirk-Dover crossing and plan the return. We have experience delivering to large venues, including a delivery to ExCeL London.
Why we plan ahead
Because there is no room to improvise at the border, and a fair slot will not wait. One responsible contact, available 24/7, makes sure transport, customs and the crossing fit together.
See exhibition logistics, ATA carnets and transport to fairs in the UK.
