{"id":197192,"date":"2025-08-05T15:13:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/mini_blog\/obligatory-logistics-envelope-extension-of-the-transitional-period\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:04:53","slug":"obligatory-logistics-envelope-extension-of-the-transitional-period","status":"publish","type":"mini_blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/obligatory-logistics-envelope-extension-of-the-transitional-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Obligatory Logistics Envelope: Extension of the Transitional Period"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/elo-anticipate-the-new-obligation-to-facilitate-crossings-between-the-uk-and-the-eu-from-april-2025\/\">Contrary to what we previously announced<\/a>, the <strong>Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO)<\/strong>, implemented as part of the Brexit smart border, <strong>will not become mandatory on 1 September 2025 as initially planned<\/strong>. The General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes (DGDDI) has just announced the extension of the transitional period until autumn 2025. <strong>The exact switchover date will be confirmed in September<\/strong>, with the aim of allowing operators and crossing companies sufficient preparation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The new final implementation date has been set for 20 April 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is affected?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All road transport vehicles<\/strong>, whether loaded or empty, are <strong>required to have an ELO<\/strong>&nbsp;when crossing the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The objectives of the OLE:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Centralisation of customs documents<\/strong>: a single file per vehicle to consolidate all necessary declarations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time saving<\/strong>: a single scan per vehicle at departure or arrival, speeding up border crossing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Securing flows<\/strong>: reducing risks related to the absence or inconsistency of customs documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gradual deployment<\/strong> from late April 2025 as part of a transitional period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obligation postponed to autumn 2025<\/strong>, with an exact date to be communicated by Customs in September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the OLE works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>single envelope per vehicle<\/strong>, consolidating all documents required for crossing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>designated single issuer<\/strong>, responsible for the management and creation of the ELO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of consolidation, <strong>all goods are included in the same envelope<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The entire set is identified via a <strong>unique barcode<\/strong>, facilitating customs checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASD Group supports you with its MyASD platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ASD Group offers a simple and effective solution to manage your ELOs <strong>through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/myasd\/\">our MyASD platform<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic consolidation of documents<\/strong> related to each vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provision of the ELO<\/strong>&nbsp;in a secure space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct transmission<\/strong> possible to the driver for a smooth border crossing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For any questions or support in achieving compliance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/contact\/\">our teams are at your disposal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.douane.gouv.fr\/fiche\/enveloppe-logistique-obligatoire-elo-un-passage-cle-pour-les-echanges-roro-avec-le-royaume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes (DGDDI)<\/a> (in French)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contrary to what we previously announced, the Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO), implemented as part of the Brexit smart border, will not become mandatory on 1&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":197173,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4382],"tags":[4405,4383],"pays":[3358,3443],"class_list":["post-197192","mini_blog","type-mini_blog","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-customs-en","tag-brexit-en","tag-customs-obligations","pays-european-union","pays-royaumeuni-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>ELO: Extension of the Transitional Period | ASD Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The French Customs authority extends the transitional period for the ELO. 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