Smarter Trade, Without Barriers: How CARGOES Customs is Transforming UK Trade

Technology should remove barriers - not create them. That’s why we designed CARGOES Customs, our proprietary platform that simplifies complex customs processes so businesses can trade with speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Breaking Down Barriers to Trade

For too long, UK businesses have faced a fragmented customs environment - multiple systems, duplicate data entry, and costly delays. CARGOES Customs changes that. By bringing together multiple Community System Providers (CSPs) and government systems into one seamless platform, we give businesses a single, connected solution to manage their declarations.

With our unique dual submission capability, data is submitted once and instantly reaches all relevant systems. This means less time spent repeating work, fewer errors, and faster movement of goods across borders.

Built for Business, Powered by Technology

CARGOES Customs is designed to make trade simpler and more accessible for everyone - from freight forwarders and brokers to cargo owners and enterprises. Features include:

• Automation & APIs – handle high volumes with ease and integrate directly into enterprise systems.
• Pre-lodgement & real-time validation – reduce border delays and catch errors before they cause disruptions.
• Smart guidance – user-friendly tools translate complex error codes into clear next steps.
• Multilingual access – making cross-border operations easier for international teams.

• Regulatory confidence – live updates keep businesses compliant with evolving requirements.

   

Every feature is built to empower businesses to navigate customs confidently while saving time and resources.

Recognised for Innovation

This approach has already been recognised: CNS, powered by CARGOES Customs, was named Customs Technology Company of the Year at the Multimodal Awards 2025. The award reflects our commitment to building technology that delivers real impact for UK trade.

As Mahmood Al Bastaki, COO of Digital Trade Solutions at DP World, puts it:

“CARGOES Customs in the UK is a clear example of how DP World is using technology to remove barriers in trade. By connecting multiple systems into one seamless platform, we are empowering businesses to move goods faster, stay compliant, and compete globally with confidence.”

The Future of Accessible Trade

Trade is becoming more complex, but with CARGOES Customs, complexity becomes an advantage. From advanced automation to AI-driven compliance and new trade corridor connectivity, we’re building a future where smarter, simpler customs unlocks new opportunities for growth.