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Channel Tunnel acquires ChannelPorts customs agency

[ April 12, 2024   //   ]

Getlink has acquired UK customs intermidary, ChannelPorts. Established in 1974 and based in Folkestone, Kent, ChannelPorts has 44 employees and a revenue in 2023 of around £10m.

Getlink said the move would allow it to offer a range of services and support to facilitate the exchanges of goods between Europe and the UK help it consolidate a strong position in the still-fragmented customs clearance market.

ChannelPorts carries out the customs formalities that have become compulsory since Brexit on behalf of hauliers and forwarders, relying in particular on its CustomsPro digital platform. CustomsPro import, export and transit formalities will be integrated into Sherpass, the Getlink’s own digital platform.

ChannelPorts also owns the Stop24 secure truck park facility and service area on the M20 in Folkestone, which will complement  the range of secure solutions for truck drivers already available on the French side at Eurotunnel’s Le Truck Village.

Getlink chief executive, Yann Leriche, said: “Administrative procedures involved in crossing the border post-Brexit have made the business of cross-Channel hauliers more complex. Our aim is to accompany our freight customers by developing a comprehensive range of services to help them with customs clearance. The acquisition of ChannelPorts strengthens the Group’s portfolio of smart border solutions. We are delighted to welcome the ChannelPorts teams who over the past years have proved their ability to offer customers simple and high value-added services.”

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