Several European countries have introduced new Covid-19-testing requirements for drivers and crew of HGVs, and drivers of LGVs and vans. 

CILT urges all of its members to check before you travel to ensure you have taken necessary action. 

From Tuesday 19th January, all hauliers travelling from the UK to the Netherlands by ferry are required to show evidence of a negative lateral flow test obtained within 24 hours of boarding a service departing for a Dutch port. 

A free test can be obtained at 35 Information & Advice sites across the country, where support on getting border ready is available. 

Hauliers can also get an authorised negative Covid-19 test from a private testing facility and firms may have their own arrangements. In addition, interim testing facilities have been set up at Hull Port and Humberside Airport to provide additional services for hauliers bound for Hull, Immingham and Killingholme ports. 

To avoid delays CILT encourages, drivers and crew of HGVs, and drivers of LGVs and vans to get tested before they arrive at their port of departure. Do not wait until the last possible point to obtain your test. Where possible go to your nearest site before collecting the load to ensure you are compliant and don't have a lengthy journey back to base.