The Polish authorities are expanding the use of the digital monitoring system SENT (System for Electronic Transport Monitoring). The changes will take effect on 17 March 2026 and mean that additional types of goods must be registered in the system when transported to, from, or through Poland.
The SENT system is used by the Polish authorities to monitor the transport of selected groups of goods by road and rail. The purpose is, among other things, to ensure better control of goods flows and to prevent irregularities in transport.
What is changing?
Under the new regulations, the list of goods subject to mandatory registration in the SENT system will be expanded. This means that companies transporting certain products through Poland must ensure that the transport is correctly registered in the system before the vehicle enters the country.
In practice, this means that transport details – such as information about the sender, receiver, vehicle, and transport documents – must be registered electronically before the transport begins.
Please note: FREJA is not responsible for the registration of transports in the SENT system. The responsibility for correct registration lies with the sender/customer. It is therefore important that FREJA is informed in advance if a shipment contains goods covered by the SENT regulations, so that the transport can be planned accordingly.
Who is affected?
The regulations apply to transports:
- to Poland
- from Poland
- in transit through Poland
If a transport is subject to the SENT regulations, the registration must be completed in the system before arrival in Poland. Missing or incorrect registration may result in delays, fines, or in the worst case, the vehicle being detained.
What does this mean for your transport?
For companies shipping goods via Poland, the changes may result in additional administrative requirements when planning and documenting transports. It is therefore important to be aware of whether the goods being transported are covered by the SENT system.
At FREJA, we closely follow developments and are happy to provide guidance on how the new regulations may affect your transports and supply chain. As always, you are welcome to contact your usual FREJA contact person for advice or questions.