GMR Creation

Goods Movement References for UK RoRo ports, prepared fast.

The Goods Movement Reference (GMR) is the barcode that turns a set of customs declarations into a valid UK RoRo crossing. Without a GMR, a truck does not board at Dover, Holyhead, Harwich or any other GVMS-controlled port. We create GMRs from the underlying MRNs — imports, exports, transit, safety and security — validate the declaration-to-vehicle pairing before submission, watch the movement status right up to the border, and re-issue if a crossing slips. Driver stuck at the gate? One call to our bilingual operators and the issue is worked until the vehicle is released.

What's included

  • GMR creation on GVMS in minutes
  • Multi-declaration pairing per vehicle
  • Live status monitoring up to port arrival
  • Re-issue and amendment when sailings change
  • Dedicated bilingual operator per movement

How it works

  1. 1

    Send references

    MRNs, vehicle registration, trailer ID and expected crossing.

  2. 2

    Validate & pair

    Declaration statuses checked, GMR paired correctly.

  3. 3

    GMR issued

    GMR returned to the driver, ready for the port.

  4. 4

    Track to gate

    Status tracked; re-issue if needed.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between a GMR and a declaration?

The declaration is the customs entry (import, export, transit). The GMR is the vehicle-level barcode that links one or more declarations to a specific UK RoRo crossing.