Services
Customs handled in-house, across Europe.
From standard EU customs declarations to UK & Ireland-specific requirements, our own customs team manages the paperwork — so your shipment isn't waiting on a third party.
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Customs as part of the operation, not a separate step
Every cross-border shipment needs the right paperwork at the right time — and a single missing or incorrect declaration can hold a load at the border for hours or days. Alvora's customs team works inside the same operation that plans and runs the transport, covering both standard European customs procedures and the specific requirements for UK & Ireland movements.
Benefits
Why customs with Alvora
Handled in-house
Our own customs team prepares and submits declarations — not a third-party broker added to the chain.
Europe-wide and UK & Ireland
Standard EU customs procedures alongside UK & Ireland-specific requirements, handled by the same team.
Fewer hand-offs
Because customs sits inside the same operation as transport, there's no separate party to chase for status updates.
Built for compliance
Declarations prepared correctly the first time, reducing the risk of delays at the border.
Capabilities
What our customs team handles
ENS / ICS2
Entry summary declarations for goods entering the EU and UK.
GVMS
Goods Vehicle Movement Service pre-lodgement for UK border crossings.
IPAFFS
Import notifications for products of animal origin, plants and food entering Great Britain.
CHED / SPS / Phytosanitary
Health certification for animal, plant and food products.
B2B and B2C customs
Commercial and consumer shipment declarations, including temporary imports.
Transit (T1 / T2)
Transit documentation for goods moving under customs control across borders.
Coverage
4,000+ customs procedures handled
From the Baltics to Western Europe, Scandinavia and the UK & Ireland, our customs team supports every region we operate in — handled by the same team that plans your transport.
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Real reasons, not slogans
Customs expertise
Declarations handled in-house — including UK & Ireland border requirements.
Direct communication
Speak directly with the team handling your paperwork, not a call centre.
One operation
Transport and customs run together, so nothing waits on a separate provider.
Need customs handled alongside transport?
Tell us about your shipment and the borders it crosses — we'll confirm what's needed and handle it in-house.