As customs regulations evolve and enforcement becomes more data-driven, pre-arrival information is playing an increasingly central role in how e-commerce goods move across borders. At x7trade, we’re continuing to expand our coverage of Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) and we’re excited to announce the launch of ICS2 ENS for road transport (F50) as a new capability on our platform.

The new feature enables businesses to submit ENS declarations for goods entering the EU by road, bringing pre-arrival compliance into the road transport flow in a more structured and automated way.

This launch is especially timely: many EU countries are set to begin mandatory ENS compliance for road transport in 2026 under ICS2 Release 3, with no grace period allowed.

Why ENS for Road Matters

Road transport plays a vital role in European supply chains, particularly for cross-border e-commerce, express carriers and regional distribution networks. Yet ENS requirements for road movements are often operationally complex. Data must be submitted in tight timeframes, accuracy is critical and failures or delays can result in border disruptions, inspections or compliance risks.

Reliable ENS processes for road movements are essential to support:

• Operational continuity in high-volume flows, where even small errors can cause disruptions

• Reduced risk of delays and interventions caused by missing or inaccurate ENS data

• Greater transparency and traceability, especially in time-sensitive or fast-moving supply chains

How x7trade Supports ENS for Road (F50)

The new ENS for road functionality is designed for scale and operational reality. x7trade enables businesses to capture, structure and validate ENS data, apply the correct message type (F50) and submit declarations in line with current ENS requirements. Automation reduces manual handling, while built-in validation helps catch errors early, before they become border issues.

As with all regulatory developments, ENS requirements and implementation practices continue to evolve. x7trade actively monitors these changes and adapts platform capabilities accordingly, helping customers stay aligned as requirements change over time.

With the launch of ENS for road, x7trade continues to strengthen its mission: supporting compliant, data-driven cross-border trade at the pre-arrival stage, before goods reach the border, not after.

To activate ENS for road (F50) and ensure readiness for ICS2 Release 3, please contact our team to enable access.