The SENT system, designed to monitor specific categories of goods transport within Polish territory, requires carriers to register their shipments before entering Poland and maintain live GPS tracking throughout their journey. Upon registration, companies receive a reference number valid for 10 days.
Under the new regulations, carriers from EU and EFTA member states will need to register when conducting road transport operations to or from non-EU countries through Polish territory, specifically when such transport requires permits under international agreements between Poland and the destination country.
The system mandates continuous vehicle location tracking through various approved methods. Carriers can choose between the e-TOLL mobile application, available on both App Store and Google Play, an On-Board Unit (OBU) obtainable from e-TOLL service points, or external tracking systems (ZSL) that are compatible with the Polish e-TOLL system.
The registration requirement applies to various transport categories, including operations conducted under cross-border freight permits, ECMT multilateral permits, liberalised transport arrangements based on bilateral agreements with Poland, and cabotage operations authorised by the Polish Main Inspectorate of Road Transport.
This expansion represents a significant development in Poland’s freight monitoring capabilities and aligns with broader efforts to enhance oversight of goods movement through Polish territory. Transport companies operating in Poland are advised to ensure their compliance with these new requirements before the January 2025 deadline.