For the security and management of goods, the European Union has set up a customs control system. In this way, all imports from the continent are controlled by a customs pre-notification system.

This method is known as ICS2. In order to carry it out, it is necessary for the companies themselves to collaborate by providing the necessary information regarding the goods that are introduced into the European Union.

Once the authorities have been notified of each company’s situation, they are aware of the data concerning the import into the EU before the goods enter the continent and can be prepared for possible piracy, dangerous goods or terrorism.

Digitalisation is key to ICS2, synchronising with other logistics processes. In general, logistics is becoming increasingly digitised and modernised, resulting in greater control of goods entering and leaving the EU area.

Customs control systems

In the European Union, there are different ways to be able to control all imported and exported goods in addition to ICS2.

Some of the best known are:

• Export Control System: this is the predominant system for the management of products that the EU exports outside the continent.

• Transit system (NCTS): electronic system used for the control of goods within the European Union.

At Stock Logistic we comply with each and every one of the requirements demanded by the different customs control systems, ensuring the cargo, offering the highest quality in the different types of shipments we offer and advising each transport from start to finish.

Advantages of ICS2

These types of security tools have greatly helped to improve international transport:

• Time management: all customs processes are carried out in a much faster and more agile way.
• Lower costs: by simplifying and reducing the number of steps, time and costs are considerably reduced.
• Compliance with regulations: thanks to greater control over the goods, proper compliance with regulations is increased.

ICS2 and other customs control systems in the European Union have been instrumental in improving efficiency and security in the international transport of goods. These tools not only streamline customs processes, but also ensure compliance with strict regulations and protection against potential risks.

In an increasingly digitised environment, adaptability and the integration of advanced technologies are key to maintaining competitiveness and confidence in the global logistics chain.

In the pharmaceutical sector, other industries rely heavily on these advances to ensure the timely and safe delivery of sensitive products such as medicines.

In this regard, companies such as Stock Logistic play a crucial role by implementing specialised transportation practices and complying with international standards that ensure the complete safety of products along their journey.