Feb 9th, 2021
3 mins
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight has introduced a new innovative service for its freight customers, the Eurotunnel Border Pass. The Eurotunnel Border Pass shares information needed for border crossings between the transporter and Eurotunnel, and then between Eurotunnel and the border authorities. It is secure and digitised, and the truck driver does not even have to leave the cab or present any documents on arriving at the border.
The Eurotunnel Border Pass works by creating a virtual wallet which is secured by Eurotunnel, with information such as customs declarations for goods being transported and sanitary and phytosanitary certificates and vehicle details (registration number) in a form acceptable to both the UK and French authorities.
Once the truck arrives at the Eurotunnel terminal, it enters a ‘Pit-Stop’, an essential step for the 5,000 trucks transported every day on board Le Shuttle Freight. There the registration number is captured automatically using connected technology in place across the terminal. One swipe of the mobile device confirms that the truck has passed through with its documents in order.
The virtual wallet is also integrated with the ecosystem of all of the UK and EU authorities. Once the truck has passed through, the information contained in the virtual wallet are sent securely to each of the relevant authorities: HMRC, DEFRA in the UK and the Douane (DGDDI) and Ministry for Agriculture (DGAL) in France. Please note you must be an account holder to gain access to this online facility.
For more information on the Eurotunnel border pass system please see below:
Présentation PowerPoint (channelports.co.uk)
For the user guide to complete a Eurotunnel border pass entry, please see below:
Microsoft Word – User Guide Eurotunnel Border Pass EN_11.12.2020 final.docx
