Envelope Logistique Obligatoire
ELO (Envelope Logistique Obligatoire) is a new French Customs system that simplifies and consolidates customs formalities for both import and export road traffic between UK and France.
ELO allows hauliers, exporters, and brokers to group together all required customs declarations and logistics data in advance of the border crossing. Instead of showing multiple documents, the driver presents a single barcode when boarding – saving time and reducing errors.
There are three ways to begin using ELO for your shipments:
ELO becomes mandatory from 1 September 2025 for all road shipments entering or exiting France to/from the UK.
However, the system is already fully operational and available for use.
Don’t wait until the deadline – early adoption ensures smoother transitions and fewer surprises.
Applications for ELO registration are generally processed within 24 hours and most clients receive confirmation and ELO details by the next business day.