# Automated border crossing

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Customs authorities and freight logistics operators use automated border crossings to clear shipments and travellers without individual manual inspection.

Customs authorities and freight logistics operators use automated border crossings to clear shipments and travellers without individual manual inspection. The process relies on electronic clearance gates, biometric identification, and the real-time exchange of pre-lodged customs and transport data. At busy cargo terminals and major border points, this substantially cuts dwell times and raises throughput. For freight, automated systems draw on advance cargo data submitted by forwarders under programmes such as the EU's Import Control System. Unlike fast-track lanes that still involve staff checks, a fully automated crossing completes clearance without any officer present at the control point.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_border_control](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_border_control)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Automated border crossing |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 97 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_border_control |

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