British transport and logistics organizations, including the British Association of Removers (BAR), have called on the European Commission to delay full enforcement of new controls under the Entry/Exit System (EES) that could have a drastic impact on Europeans moving from the United Kingdom.
Fleetpoint reported that from April 10, 2026, EU member states will strictly apply rules limiting British truck drivers to a stay of 90 days within any 180-day period as the EES becomes fully operational. Transport leaders say that tighter enforcement of the so-called “90/180 rule” will leave many companies without enough eligible drivers to move goods across Europe, with Andrew Large of the BAR highlighting the effect on household goods and office moving between the UK and EU, urging reform.
IAMTrusted member Eurogroup, which completes hundreds of moves from the United Kingdom to Europe each year, confirmed the difficulties and the potential for disruption on the border. In an update to IAM, Calvin Tickner of Eurogroup said, “The 90/180 rule causes significant operational challenges, compounded by the fact that drivers’ holidays in Europe count toward the 90-day limit. A reformed approach for professional drivers is urgently needed or escalating industry action, as seen in the Balkans, may follow,” he said.
In a LinkedIn post, Stefan Dimitrov of Sofia-headquartered Matrix Global Mobility highlighted the upcoming challenges. “A driver who spends 4–5 days per EU trip can realistically perform only 12–15 EU trips per year before approaching the 90-day limit. The industry is facing a recalibration of how cross-border moving is executed,” he warned.