Services

Cross-Border Made Simple: UK↔EU Customs & Carnets

Export case packing, carnet paperwork, and compliant transit for time-sensitive projects.

Services

Customs Clearance (incl. ATA Carnets)

Customs Clearance (incl. ATA Carnets)

Move high-value equipment across borders without delays. Our customs clearance service manages ATA Carnets, export/import declarations, T1 transit, ENS/EXS safety & security filings, GVMS references, commodity code classification and EORI validation for UK–EU routes and beyond. Whether you’re shipping pro audio & AV kits, data centre/IT hardware or medical & scientific devices, we prepare compliant paperwork, coordinate with brokers at the frontier and keep drivers briefed on port processes. Expect clear timelines, cost visibility and real-time updates from collection to border release—so your gear arrives on time and ready to work.

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Event Transport

Event Transport

Deliver flawless shows with event transport that arrives on time and ready to roll. We move pro audio, lighting, LED, backline, staging, and broadcast kits across the UK and Europe using dedicated vehicles, two-person crews, and GPS tracking. Our team plans venue dock access, security checks, and standby time to meet strict load-in and load-out slots. Cross-border tours are covered with ATA Carnet preparation and pre-cleared routes. Add short-term storage, overnight holds, and multi-drop routing to keep your production moving from warehouse to venue to the next city without delays.

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Export Case Packing

Export Case Packing

Our export case packing service protects high value IT, medical and pro AV equipment in transit. We design and build ISPM 15 certified timber crates, custom foam interiors and moisture barrier wraps, and we fit tilt and impact indicators for end-to-end accountability. Every case ships with a compliant packing list and customs-ready documentation, including ATA Carnet preparation where required. From warehouse collection and pre-staging to airline or freight forwarder handover, we manage the details that prevent damage, delays and rework so your consignments clear quickly and arrive fit for purpose.

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Pro Audio & AV Transport

Pro Audio & AV Transport

Move your pro audio, lighting, LED and broadcast kits with a logistics partner built for live events. We deliver dedicated pro audio & AV transport across the UK and Europe with trained two-person crews, white-glove handling and GPS-tracked vehicles. From warehouse pick to venue dock, we manage dock bookings, security checks, and standby time to hit exact load-in/load-out slots. Cross-border runs are covered with ATA Carnet preparation and pre-cleared routes. Add short-term storage, overnight positioning, and multi-drop routing to keep your production schedule tight and your first cue on time.

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Secure Transportation (UK & EU)

Secure Transportation (UK & EU)

Move mission-critical equipment with total confidence. Our secure transportation service covers the UK & EU, combining dedicated vehicles, trained, DBS-checked crews, tamper-evident seals, and full chain-of-custody documentation. We specialise in server and network hardware, medical & scientific devices, and pro audio/AV kits, delivering field-ready assets to room-of-choice on tight schedules. Expect GPS tracking, proactive ETAs, and 24/7 operations, with optional customs clearance and ATA Carnets for cross-border runs. From single-site urgent moves to multi-stop itineraries, we keep equipment protected, compliant, and on time.

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Secure Transportation LTD offers certificates of destruction and all other compliance reports on their ITAD services.

Compliance & timings

Docs checklist

Border timing guidance

Risk flags

Our Accreditations

Secure Transportation has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015

Secure Transportation has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015

Secure Transportation Ltd are members of the Road Haulage Association. Reg No 012412

Secure Transportation are registered as a lower tier waste carrier with the Environment Agency

Secure Transportation Ltd are registered as a lower tier waste carrier, broker and dealer with the Environment Agency Reg No CBDL305337

Secure Transportation does DBS checks on all their staff.

All on-site crews are DBS-checked and security-vetted for hospitals, data centres, and other regulated facilities.

Statistics

99.4% first-time customs clearance success rate

For UK↔EU shipments, including ATA Carnets and temporary admissions.

<15 min average border dwell

On pre-lodged movements using correct commodity codes, Incoterms, and partner broker pre-clearance.

1,200+ cross-border jobs per year

(UK→EU, EU→UK), spanning permanent export, temporary export (carnet), and EU retrievals & returns.

100% EORI/EAD compliance files issued

With commercial invoice checks, origin statements, valuation, and packaging detail accuracy.

FAQ

Can you retrieve equipment from EU sites and manage the return import into the UK?

What documents do I need for UK↔EU customs clearance after Brexit?

Do you handle ATA Carnets and temporary export for events, demos, or touring?

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