News / An app could ease supply chain delays from new EU biometric entry system

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Industry has welcomed confirmation of the date for implementation of the EU’s new Entry/Exist System (EES), but there are concerns that UK supply chains – particularly haulage – will be hit by delays at borders.

The European Commission confirmed late last week that the EES would go live on 10 November and require every non-EU citizen to register biometric data at the border.

The new electronic system will replace the physical stamping of passports on arrival and departure ...