GB ENS

How do you submit a GB ENS for an empty vehicle?

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In a previous post, we discussed when an empty GB ENS is required. But when the need arises, how do you submit one?

For an empty ENS declaration with a transport contract, the empty vehicle must be added to the declaration in the goods section.

Here's how to complete the key fields:

  • Consignor and Consignee: use the trailer owner's details.
  • Goods Description: enter something like "Empty 32-tonne trailer".
  • Gross Mass: provide the weight of the empty vehicle.
  • Package Type: choose an appropriate code, such as:
    • CN: Container
    • NF: Unpacked
    • TY: Tanks
  • Shipping Marks: include the trailer/unit ID.

Questions

What goods description should I use for an empty vehicle in a GB ENS?

Describe the vehicle itself, for example "Empty 32-tonne trailer", and give the weight of the empty vehicle as the gross mass.

Which package type should I choose for an empty vehicle?

Choose an appropriate code, such as CN (container), NF (unpacked) or TY (tanks), and put the trailer or unit ID in the shipping marks.