GB ENS Safety and Security Declarations
Goods entering Great Britain often need an Entry Summary Declaration before arrival. Cartwright CS helps importers, carriers, hauliers and freight forwarders understand and manage GB ENS safety and security declaration requirements with clear, practical customs support.
We are Cartwright Customs Services
Cartwright CS Ltd is a UK customs broker and customs agent based in Southampton, Hampshire. We help clients with HMRC customs declarations, customs documentation, port coordination and customs clearance services across the UK.
Our work is built around accurate data, proactive communication and practical guidance that keeps goods moving.
What this service covers
- Our GB ENS support can include:
- Guidance and support on Entry Summary Declaration requirements for goods entering Great Britain
- Checking consignment, routing and transport data
- Working with carriers, hauliers and freight forwarders
- Helping identify missing safety and security information
- Coordinating declaration timing before arrival
- Explaining how ENS fits alongside import declarations, GVMS and port processes
- Supporting regular or one-off movements into Great Britain
- ENS requirements can vary depending on route, goods, transport mode, carrier arrangements and any applicable waiver.
Who we help
- We support:
- Hauliers moving goods into Great Britain
- Freight forwarders arranging inbound movements
- UK importers coordinating with overseas suppliers
- Removals firms bringing personal effects into the UK
- Businesses moving goods from the EU to Great Britain
- Carriers or agents needing support with declaration data
Why this service matters
An ENS declaration is separate from the import customs declaration. It is used for safety and security risk assessment and must usually be submitted before goods arrive in Great Britain.
If the data is missing, late or inconsistent, the movement can become more difficult to manage. Good preparation helps carriers, hauliers and importers avoid last-minute confusion at the border.
How Cartwright CS helps
Cartwright CS helps you identify what information is needed and how the ENS requirement fits into the wider customs process. We check the available shipment details, flag missing data and coordinate with the relevant parties so the declaration can be handled properly.
We also help clients understand the difference between ENS, import declarations, GVMS / GMR support and other border requirements.
Common challenges we solve
- Common issues include:
- Confusion over who is responsible for the ENS declaration
- Missing consignor, consignee or transport details
- EU-to-GB movements where requirements are misunderstood
- Importers assuming ENS is covered by the import declaration
- Hauliers needing data quickly before departure
- Multiple parties holding different parts of the information
- Unclear routing or port of arrival
How the process works
- Send us the movement details, including route, transport mode, carrier or haulier information and shipment documents.
- We review whether ENS support is needed and what data must be gathered.
- We check the available consignment information and identify missing details.
- We coordinate with the relevant carrier, haulier, freight forwarder or importer where required.
- The safety and security declaration is prepared using the correct information.
- We keep you updated so the ENS process fits smoothly with the wider customs movement.
Why choose Cartwright CS
An Entry Summary Declaration has its own data and timing requirements and is separate from an import customs declaration. We help establish the responsible party and collect route, consignment and transport details from the relevant businesses.
We identify missing information before submission and coordinate the safety and security process with carriers and hauliers, particularly when the necessary data is held by several parties.
Location and coverage
We are based in Southampton, close to Southampton and Portsmouth, and support goods entering Great Britain through major UK ports. We can assist with movements through Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Felixstowe, Tilbury, London Gateway, Liverpool, Grangemouth, Immingham, Harwich and other UK arrival points where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
What is a GB ENS declaration?
A GB ENS declaration, also known as an Entry Summary Declaration, is a safety and security declaration submitted before goods arrive in Great Britain.
Is ENS the same as an import declaration?
No. ENS is separate from the import customs declaration. A shipment may need both, depending on the movement.
Who is responsible for submitting the ENS?
Responsibility often sits with the carrier, but practical arrangements can vary. Importers, hauliers and freight forwarders need to provide accurate data so the declaration can be completed.
Do EU goods entering Great Britain need ENS?
Since 31 January 2025, goods imported from the EU to Great Britain generally need to be covered by a safety and security declaration unless a waiver applies.
Can Cartwright CS help with S&S GB requirements?
Yes. We can help gather the required data, coordinate with the parties involved and support the safety and security declaration process.
What information is needed?
Typical information includes consignor and consignee details, goods description, routing, transport details, package information and other consignment data. The exact requirements depend on the movement.
Need help with GB ENS safety and security declarations?
Contact Cartwright CS for clear support before your goods move.