Customs Clearance at Dover

Gxpresss delivers customs clearance and freight services at the Port of Dover, the UK's busiest ro-ro port and critical post-Brexit trade gateway.

Handling approximately 17% of all UK trade by value, Dover is the primary route for perishable goods, time-critical shipments, and European road freight.

Gxpresss provides Dover customs entry, pre-lodgement for GMR compliance, and full transit support for goods moving between the UK and Continental Europe..

Why Choose Gxpresss at Dover?

Dover is where Brexit's customs requirements are felt most acutely. Every lorry crossing via P&O or DFDS must have a valid GMR (Goods Movement Reference) and, for controlled goods, a customs entry. Gxpresss pre-lodges export and import declarations, generates GMRs, and manages the customs process for both UK and European legs of your journey — keeping your drivers moving without unnecessary delays at the border.

Port Services

Phone +44 207 993 6953

Email info@gxpresss.co.uk

Hours Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm

Office Galaxy Business Park
Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 4SQ

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Services at Dover

Full range of customs and port logistics services for importers and exporters using Dover.

Export & Import Declarations

UK customs export and import declarations via CDS for all goods crossing at Dover.

GMR Generation

Goods Movement Reference (GMR) creation and GVMS management for all Dover-Calais/Dunkirk movements.

Transit (T1/T2)

Community Transit documentation for goods moving through the UK or into third countries via Dover.

SPS & Port Health

Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) checks and Port Health facilitation for food, plant, and animal products.

Road Freight Customs

Full UK and EU customs support for hauliers and freight forwarders operating through Dover.

ATA Carnets

Temporary export documentation for exhibitions, samples, and professional equipment via Dover.

Shipping Lines at Dover

Gxpresss is electronically connected to Dover and can provide customs clearance for cargo arriving on any of the major shipping lines calling at this port.

Handles ~17% of all UK trade by value
UK's busiest ro-ro port — over 10,000 lorries per day
Critical route for perishables, just-in-time manufacturing, and express freight
Post-Brexit customs compliance is mandatory for all goods
GVMS system requires GMR for every movement

P&O Ferries

DFDS

Irish Ferries

Dover Customs FAQ

Common questions about customs clearance and logistics at Dover.

Since 1 January 2021, all goods moving between the UK and EU via Dover require full customs declarations. Imports to the UK require an import declaration in CDS; exports from the UK require an export declaration and a Goods Movement Reference (GMR) for the GVMS system. Gxpresss handles all of these.

A Goods Movement Reference (GMR) is required under the UK's GVMS (Goods Vehicle Movement Service) for all goods moving via Dover ro-ro. Drivers must present a valid GMR at check-in or risk being turned away. Gxpresss generates GMRs as part of our Dover customs service.

The key is having complete documentation before the lorry arrives at Dover. Gxpresss pre-lodges your customs entry, generates the GMR, and ensures all SPS pre-notifications are submitted, so your driver has a valid GMR and there are no outstanding compliance issues at the border.

Yes, perishable goods (food, fresh produce, chilled products) are a significant part of Dover trade. We ensure SPS pre-notifications are submitted to the Port Health Authority and that your customs entries are pre-lodged, minimising hold time for temperature-sensitive shipments.

Yes, Gxpresss handles both UK import declarations (for goods arriving from the EU) and UK export declarations (for goods leaving to the EU) at Dover. We also provide agent-to-agent services for hauliers who need their EU import/export managed by a partner EU customs agent.

Customs Clearance at Dover Port