The future of customs clearance
The customs clearance process is a pivotal aspect of cross-border logistics, ensuring the smooth and legal transit of goods across international boundaries. For many years, the direct delivery system has served as a unique exemption within customs regulations, allowing goods to be declared post-border crossing to prevent congestion at major border points. However, this system's leniency has led to challenges in monitoring the exact nature of goods entering the country. In response to these concerns, a new, more efficient solution is being introduced: Digtoll
Digitoll is already up and running and will replace the old system completely by April 1, 2025.
Digitizing the customs clearance process brings numerous benefits, streamlining operations for logistics companies and their clients.
Key advantages include:
Quicker Access to Goods: With Digitoll, goods are available for free circulation immediately after a vehicle has successfully crossed the border. This rapid release significantly speeds up the recipient's access to their products.
Efficient Border Crossings: Vehicles registered in Digitoll bypass the need to stop at border crossings like Svinesund or Ørje for document verification. A number plate recognition system facilitates a swift pass-through, indicated by a green light, thus eliminating delays caused by manual documentation processes.
Reduced Follow-Up Requirements: The moment a vehicle crosses the border, the goods are considered cleared, removing the need for subsequent inquiries about the vehicle's status, the unloading of goods, or the current location of the shipment.
The introduction of Digitoll necessitates a heightened level of coordination and accuracy throughout the logistics chain. It demands precise and correct export documentation from the country of origin and fosters improved communication between carriers and customs clearance agents in Norway. Moreover, those responsible for registering shipments in Digitoll must ensure a high degree of precision and organization.
As we transition to this new system, it's essential for all involved parties to become thoroughly acquainted with Digitoll's requirements and functionalities, ensuring a smooth and efficient customs clearance process for the future.
Angvik Auto AS and Angvik Auto Fortolling AS have been integrated with the Digitoll solution for over a year, successfully facilitating the cross-border transit of well over a hundred vehicles through the new system. With each passing week, we continue to see an increase in the number of vehicles utilizing Digitoll for smoother, more efficient border crossings.
For further details about the Digitoll solution, we invite you to visit Toll.no
Ensuring foresight and control over incoming shipments is crucial for businesses, particularly those involved in the import of goods to Norway. It is equally essential to ascertain whether your logistics partner possesses this capability. These considerations will become increasingly significant for all importers in Norway moving forward.
Clients of Angvik Auto AS and Angvik Auto Fortolling AS can be confident in our readiness for future developments and challenges.
For inquiries regarding Digitoll and how we can support your business, please do not hesitate to contact us.