The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) customs pre-arrival safety and security system went live on Monday 3 June for maritime and inland waterway transport. It applies to all companies involved in the movement of goods to or through the EU, Norway, Switzerland or Northern Ireland.
ICS2 requires specific information on imported goods to be provided prior to loading or arrival at the EU border. It was introduced for air freight in 2023 and will be extended to imports arriving by road or rail...