Are you a foreign carrier conducting road transport in Poland? If so, you should be aware of the new obligations that will soon come into force regarding the System of Electronic Transport Supervision (SENT). The SENT system allows Polish authorities to monitor and control the flow of goods throughout the country.
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Obligations arising from SENT
The bill has been approved by the Sejm, and its submission to the Senate and the President indicates that its adoption is almost certain. The President's signing of the bill is merely a formality, and its entry into force on November 1st is beyond doubt.
According to the latest information from the Department of Road Transport, the new obligations will apply to the following categories of foreign carriers:
From 1 November 2024 – carriers from third countries not based in an EU Member State, Switzerland, or an EFTA Member State.
From 1 January 2025 – carriers from other EU Member States, Switzerland, or EFTA Member States performing road transport to or from a third country based on a permit required by international agreements binding Poland and that country.
These carriers will be required to notify to the SENT register before crossing the Polish border and obtain a reference number for each transport. The notification will include, among other details, information about the origin and destination countries, the particulars of the foreign entity conducting the road transport, and the vehicle registration numbers.
Failure to comply with the new obligations may result in severe penalties and sanctions. Failure to register a given carriage in the monitoring system, may mean the detention of the vehicle by certain services and the imposition of financial penalties of around EUR 5,000 for each transport. What’s even more important, where lack of notification was identified during movement of goods, the transport will not be allowed to continue without amending the situation - causing further delays.
Moreover, transports performed without notifying in the SENT system will be considered as transport without a transport permit, which may lead to unpleasant consequences.
Our assistance in using the SENT system and understanding new regulations.
We've been involved with the SENT system in Poland from the very beginning, so we know all the ins and outs like nobody else. As experts in road transport and taxation in Poland, we have the knowledge and experience to provide you with reliable advice tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today for professional assistance with the new obligations for foreign carriers in Poland.
If you need assistance in using the SENT system or understanding the new regulations, we can help you. We offer support in the following areas:
Analysis and impact assessment on your operations and activities
Identification of reportable transports and required information
Compliance services - preparation and submission of notifications in the SENT system
Representation and communication with the Polish authorities
Polish SENT transport monitoring
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