An Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) port pass will be introduced for shipments between GB and France on the 28th April 2025. It will become a mandatory requirement in the first quarter of 2026.

Similar to the GMR port pass, an ELO will be used to inform customs authorities that all customs processes have been successfully completed (before the vehicle arrives at the port).

ELO is the responsibility of the haulier.

Why is ELO being introduced?

The introduction of the ELO will save time for drivers at the port. 

When all of the documents and data required for the border crossing (such as ENS, import, export and transit declarations) are merged into an ELO single barcode, the driver only needs to provide one piece of information at check-in instead of multiple separate pieces. This will allow the vehicle and declarations to be "linked" together.

How does it work?

Before the ferry/shuttle journey

Before arriving at the port, hauliers will need to designate an ELO creator who will register for a Prodouane account and upload the data to the ELO application. As is the case with GMRs and PBNs, the Freightlink Port Pass Generator will be available to simplify this process.

At check-in, the driver will then present their GMR and ELO single barcode.

On the ferry/shuttle

During the crossing, a risk analysis will be conducted, and the driver will be able to view the status of the vehicle on the display screens. This will let the driver know where to go after exiting the ferry or shuttle.

After the ferry/shuttle journey

After exiting the ferry or shuttle, the vehicle will be directed to one of two lanes - the green lane, if no further checks are needed, and the orange lane, if there are any additional checks required, or if the risk analysis is not yet complete. 

If directed to the green lane, the driver can exit the port as normal. If directed to the orange lane, the driver will need to go to the customs office at the point of first entry.

Staying compliant

Our Port Pass Generator allows you to seamlessly generate port passes as part of your ferry booking. From GMRs and PBNs to ELOs, the generator has everything you need to stay compliant.

Learn more about the Freightlink Port Pass Generator.

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