Introduction Rail freight into the EU is about to get harder. ICS2 Release 3 now requires pre-arrival Entry Summary Declarations for all rail consignments, and most operators are not ready. Early data from customs authorities shows that incomplete or late
Seattle – 7th January, 2026 – Update on EU ICS2 ENS for Road and Rail (Updated January 7, 2026) Please be advised of the latest update on EU ICS2 ENS for Road and Rail. As of today the following countries
The China–Europe rail corridor has become a strategic pillar of global supply chains. Faster than ocean freight and more cost-effective than air, rail has increasingly been the preferred option for shippers moving high-value or time-sensitive cargo between Asia and Europe.
From the release: The ICS2 transition period for road and rail vectors and for unaccompanied trailers ends on 31 December 2025. If an ENS is not lodged in ICS2 from 1 January 2026, customs authorities are entitled to: In order to be able
ICS2 – ENS Road & Rail From 1 September 2025, road and rail shipments into the European Union will be subject to ICS2 requirements. You may need to: To help you navigate these new compliance filings, Trade Tech Europe is hosting
Trade Tech continues our series of webinars with a special set of webinars for September and October. We are hosting dedicated sessions discussing ICS2-ENS Road & Rail and MPCI (the United Arab Emirates’ new Maritime Preload Cargo Information program). For
ICS2 Release 3 Rail ENS Filings: Mandatory Compliance Guide for Forwarders & NVOCCs The European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3 has entered into effect for road and rail shipments entering the EU. While there is almost no
Trade Tech is proud to announce a series of ICS2-ENS webinars across the globe. By leveraging Trade Tech’s global network, these webinars will be hosted by our local offices and in your local time zone. We are confident these webinars will
Introduction The EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is a transformative initiative enhancing security and facilitating smoother trade across borders. By revolutionizing how cargo information is processed, ICS2 strengthens the integrity of the supply chain, ensuring that logistics management is
