While Dover’s maritime operations have dominated UK–EU trade for decades, the rise of inland clearance facilities became essential as freight volumes grew and regulatory demands intensified. Historically, when traffic surged or additional documentation was required, there were limited options for controlled examinations away from the port itself.
Motis in Dover and Stop 24 near Folkestone filled that gap. Originally developed as commercial driver support and logistics hubs, both sites evolved into vital Inland Border Facilities (IBFs) and ITSFs, offering:
- Controlled checks
- Sealing/unsealing capabilities
- TAD and GVMS compliance oversight
- Facilities for drivers held pending customs confirmation
- Space for examinations without congesting the main port
Over time, these sites transitioned from simple transit points to key operational assets for hauliers, groupage networks, parcel carriers, and express operators. Post-Brexit, they became indispensable. When loads need diversion for documentary checks, SPS notifications, missing safety & security data, or misaligned transit paperwork, these facilities ensure the process can continue without halting wider port operations.
Today, Motis and Stop 24 form a critical safety valve in the UK’s cross-Channel freight system — essential for maintaining flow, compliance, and operational predictability.
Loads diverted to Motis or Stop 24 rarely arrive under ideal conditions — missing documents, mismatched MRNs, transit inconsistencies, SPS issues, or anomalies in security filings.
We’re structured to react quickly, correct the problem, and get the driver moving.
Some loads require examination, sealing, documentation inspection, or compliance verification.
We understand Motis and Stop 24’s operational procedures end-to-end, ensuring your freight moves through the process efficiently and correctly.
If your TAD is incorrect, expired, mislinked, or not recognised, or if your GVMS entry flags an issue, your load is likely headed to an inland facility.
We fix these issues fast — because every hour lost at an ITSF costs real money in missed connections and wasted driver hours.
Drivers at Motis or Stop 24 often feel the pressure — delays, uncertainty, and instructions they don’t fully understand.
We communicate directly with planners and drivers in plain operational terms so they know what’s happening, what’s required, and how long the process will take.
Because this page sits between “the load is fine” and “the load has a problem,” our Dover capability ensures all port, inland, and cross-border requirements are synchronised.
Whether it’s creating a fresh import entry, discharging a transit, or producing new paperwork, we keep everything aligned.
The goal isn’t just to get the paperwork sorted.
It’s to get the driver moving, the customer updated, and the supply chain back on track with minimum financial and operational impact.