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border terminal red lane

The border terminal red lane is the designated channel for enhanced inspection of shipments flagged as high-risk or non-compliant.

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Last updated: 19 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_lane_(border_crossing)

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The border terminal red lane is the designated channel for enhanced inspection of shipments flagged as high-risk or non-compliant. Customs authorities direct freight here when automated risk analysis, incomplete documentation, random sampling, or specific intelligence warrants closer scrutiny. Physical checks—including container openings, X-ray scanning, and document verification—are carried out before goods are released, held for further procedure, or detained. Unlike green lane access, red lane assignment typically occurs upon arrival rather than through prior vetting, making delays unpredictable for forwarders and carriers. The associated costs—inspection fees, storage, potential re-routing—can be substantial, particularly for time-sensitive cargo.

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