Georgia joins 36-country EU transit system for safer, faster cargo movement

As of today, February 1, Georgia officially becomes a member of the European Union’s New Computerized Transit System (NCTS), enabling the country to exchange real-time data on transit cargoes.

The announcement was made by the press service of Georgia's Revenue Service within the Ministry of Finance, Caliber.Az reports.

“As a result of the work and efforts realized with the support of the European Union, Georgia's customs administration will now be able to exchange data with NCTS in real time,” the press service stated.

Georgia’s accession to the system is a significant step under the country’s Association Agreement with the EU, which was signed in 2014. The decision to join was officially confirmed on December 19, 2024.

The Revenue Service highlighted that joining NCTS will simplify the transit process. "By submitting a single transit declaration at Georgian customs, goods can now be transported not only to EU countries but also to other member states of the system, including the UK, Türkiye, Iceland, Norway, Serbia, Ukraine, Switzerland, and Northern Macedonia,” the agency explained. In total, NCTS includes 36 countries.

The press service further noted that integration into the system will enhance Georgia’s transit potential, making cargo transportation safer, faster, and more seamless.

NCTS, developed by the European Commission, replaced the older TIR transit system in 2004 and has been used by EU countries since then.

By Tamilla Hasanova