The Trusted Digital Infrastructure Powering UK Trade

Port Community, Customs Declaration and Cross-Border Management Systems.

Simpler, Smarter, Trading.

Trusted Digital Trade Systems for Customs, Logistics, and Port Communities

Simpler, Smarter Trading

In today’s fast-moving trade environment, efficiency is everything.

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We make your trade processes faster, easier, more efficient.

Since 1986, CNS has been the trusted digital partner behind the movement and clearance of goods through UK ports and across borders. Our award-winning software connects port communities, customs authorities and logistics providers in one secure digital ecosystem.

Built on decades of expertise and backed by DP World, CNS continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern trade, simplifying complex processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering the speed and reliability that global logistics demands.

Our digital cloud solutions transform the way you trade by connecting every part of your supply chain in one seamless platform.

From our Port Community System to Customs Declarations, cross-border management, CNS gives you full control of your customers, cargo and compliance.

Trusted for reliability and driven by innovation, our technology makes global trade simpler, faster and more cost-effective.

Simpler Smarter Trading Starts With CNS

Port Community

CNS PCS (Compass)
& Air Courier

Customs Management

Customs Declaration Management System (CDMS)

Cross-Border Management

Cross-Border Management – Safety & Security and Pre-Lodgement.

Why CNS?

For over 40 years, CNS has been at the heart of the UK’s trade and border environment, providing the trusted digital infrastructure that helps keep goods moving.

Our systems connect ports, airports, terminals, customs authorities, logistics providers and cargo communities, enabling the secure and efficient exchange of information needed to manage goods through the UK border environment.

Our Port Community Systems connect operators, government agencies and cargo communities across major maritime and air locations, supporting the efficient management of import, export and transhipment movements.

Our Customs Declaration Management System (CDMS) simplifies import, export and transit declarations, combining intelligent automation, built-in validation and operational insight to help customs teams work faster, improve accuracy and maintain compliance.

Our Cross-Border Management Systems simplify the processes surrounding international goods movements, helping businesses manage border requirements, pre-lodgement activities and declarations through connected digital systems.

Technology backed by people who understand your business. Our highly rated customer support team combines technical expertise with a real understanding of trade and customs, providing knowledgeable, responsive help when you need it.

Smart efficient trade

Our systems simplify complex trade processes, helping organisations across the supply chain move goods faster, reduce administration and operate more efficiently.

Reassuring compliant products

As an HMRC-approved Community Systems Provider, CNS delivers trusted systems designed to support secure, compliant trade and help businesses meet the requirements of an evolving border environment.

CONNECTED CROSS-BORDER TRADE

Our Cross-Border systems help transport operators, customs agents and traders manage UK and EU border requirements, connecting key processes and helping goods move efficiently across borders.

BACKED BY DP WORLD

As part of DP World, CNS combines specialist UK trade and customs expertise with the strength, scale and resources of one of the world’s leading providers of supply chain solutions.

See more of what CNS has to offer your business

Port Community

Customs Management

Cross-Border Management