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Customs changes keep Derry Bros busy

[ January 29, 2026   //   ]

Customs specialist Derry Bros says record numbers of hauliers, freight forwarders and logistics operators used its services to move goods between the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe in 2025. The company attracted 300 new customers during the past 12 months, resulting in more than 110,000 processed customs declarations. In particular, the volume of GB-NI declarations jumped by 47%.

Derry Bros launched a self-service solution, SelfClear which it says avoids the need to wait for agents and eliminates unnecessary costs. The company has trialled and onboarded a growing number of customers, so they can independently generate – within minutes, 24/7 – Goods Movement References (GMRs) and GB Safety & Security Declarations (S&S).

A fully automated customs management solution for fulfilment providers moving goods between the UK and Ireland was also introduced in 2025. FulfilClear streamlines the entire customs process by automating exports and imports, ENS, PBN, and GMR generation in a single system, including CHED documentation if required. It is already helping a leading supermarket chain to transport groupage loads of refrigerated goods.

Customs manager Sarah-Louise Murray, said: “We are using our longstanding expertise to provide guidance and support, so our expanding customer base can navigate a constantly evolving customs landscape. In the past year, we have increased our headcount by 25% and invested heavily in the digitisation of our processes to ensure we are best placed to handle any new requirements.”

She added: “Customs regulations will continue to develop in the UK and EU during 2026, so we see further growth opportunities for the business moving forward. We successfully supported our customers for the changeover to ICS2 ahead of the mandatory deadline, as well as providing consultation to enable them to navigate and remain compliant in the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regime.”

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