Customs Clearance at Grimsby

Gxpresss provides customs clearance and logistics services at the Port of Grimsby, the UK's largest vehicle handling port and key hub for North Sea short sea trade.

Located on the south bank of the Humber, Grimsby handles the majority of UK car imports from Europe and is a growing centre for offshore wind logistics.

Gxpresss delivers customs brokerage, vehicle import processing, and ro-ro cargo clearance at Grimsby..

Why Choose Gxpresss at Grimsby?

Grimsby is the UK's leading vehicle import port, handling hundreds of thousands of cars from Continental Europe every year. It is also a growing offshore wind logistics hub for the UK's North Sea wind projects. Gxpresss provides specialist vehicle import customs clearance — including NOVA notification, type approval, and HMRC duty assessment — as well as standard customs brokerage for all other cargo types entering through Grimsby.

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 Grimsby

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

Customs Clearance

HMRC import declarations for ro-ro, vehicle, and container cargo at Grimsby.

Vehicle Import Customs

Full vehicle import process including NOVA, type approval, and HMRC duty assessment.

Offshore Wind Cargo

Out-of-gauge and project cargo customs for offshore wind turbine components.

Ro-Ro Freight

Customs clearance for trailers, machinery, and rolling stock arriving via ferry services.

Warehousing

Vehicle compound and general warehousing near Grimsby port for duty deferral.

Onward Distribution

UK-wide vehicle transport and general freight delivery from Grimsby.

Shipping Lines at Grimsby

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

UK's largest vehicle handling port by volume
Hundreds of thousands of cars imported from Europe annually
Growing offshore wind logistics hub for North Sea projects
Regular DFDS and Cobelfret services from Belgium and Netherlands
Humber Freeport location for customs duty advantages

DFDS

Cobelfret

Euro-Baltic

Stena Line

Grimsby Customs FAQ

Common questions about customs clearance and logistics at Grimsby.

Grimsby has specialist ro-ro berths, large open vehicle compounds, and decades of expertise in automotive logistics. Its North Sea location means minimal sailing time from the key European vehicle manufacturing countries — Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrivals) is a mandatory HMRC notification for all vehicles imported into the UK. Gxpresss submits the NOVA notification as part of our vehicle import service, ensuring your vehicle can be legally registered with the DVLA once import duties are paid.

Yes, offshore wind components including turbine blades, towers, nacelles, and foundations often arrive as out-of-gauge or project cargo via Grimsby. Gxpresss handles the customs declarations, commodity classification, and coordinates with the port's specialist heavy lift and cargo handling teams.

DFDS and Cobelfret operate regular ro-ro services from Zeebrugge (Belgium) and Cuxhaven (Germany) into Grimsby, making it the primary port for European car imports from these origins.

Yes, Grimsby is within the Humber Freeport zone, qualifying businesses for customs duty suspension on imports that are subsequently processed or re-exported. Gxpresss can advise on freeport eligibility and manage the customs entry accordingly.

Customs Clearance at Grimsby Port