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Custom logistics software for UK operators

We build logistics and transport software for operators whose work has outgrown spreadsheets and generic tools: job and dispatch boards, proof of delivery, carrier and customer integrations, warehouse tools and the reporting that ties them together. We build it for you; it is not a product you subscribe to.

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Systems we build

Typical logistics projects. Each is scoped to your process, not a template.

  • Post-Brexit Customs Management Platform

    An automated customs declaration system that generates import and export declarations for HMRC's Customs Declaration Service, calculates duties and tariffs, manages preferential origin claims, and handles GVMS pre-lodgement requirements for goods moving between Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the EU.

  • AI Route Optimisation and Delivery Management

    A machine learning-powered route planning system that optimises daily delivery schedules across a fleet of vehicles, considering real-time traffic, delivery time windows, vehicle load capacity, and driver working hours.

  • Real-Time Warehouse Management System

    A WMS with mobile-directed workflows for goods receipt, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, and dispatch. Supports barcode scanning, RFID tracking, batch and serial number management, and integrates with carrier systems for shipping label generation.

  • Fleet Telematics and Compliance Dashboard

    A fleet management platform that combines GPS tracking, digital tachograph data analysis, vehicle maintenance scheduling, fuel consumption monitoring, and DVSA compliance reporting in a single dashboard for transport managers.

Problems we hear about

The issues that usually prompt the first conversation.
  • Post-Brexit customs requirements including customs declarations, safety and security declarations, Rules of Origin certification, and border inspections have added significant cost and paperwork to UK-EU trade logistics
  • Driver hours regulations under EU Retained Law require accurate digital tachograph data management, working time directive compliance, and infringement reporting that manual processes cannot reliably deliver
  • Warehouse operations handling thousands of SKUs and same-day or next-day delivery commitments need sub-second inventory accuracy that paper-based or spreadsheet systems cannot provide
  • Last-mile delivery is one of the most expensive parts of logistics, and rising customer expectations for precise delivery windows and real-time tracking compound the challenge
  • The UK government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan requires logistics operators to plan for zero-emission fleet transitions, track Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions, and report on sustainability progress

Off-the-shelf or custom?

If you are looking for an off-the-shelf transport management or warehouse system, there are mature products and one may suit you well. Custom logistics software is worth it when your jobs do not fit a standard TMS, when you are re-keying between a TMS, accounts and customer portals, or when you need a customer-facing tracking experience your current system cannot provide.

Rules we design around

Legislation and standards that commonly shape systems in this sector. We design with them in mind; your compliance advisers have the final word.
  • Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
  • Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018
  • EU Retained Drivers' Hours Regulation (EC 561/2006)
  • Working Time Directive for transport workers
  • UK GDPR for driver and customer data
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for warehouse operations
  • SECR and ESOS for carbon and energy reporting
  • ADR Regulations for dangerous goods transport

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Common questions

Can Elsio build customs declaration systems for post-Brexit trade?
Yes. Elsio builds automated customs declaration systems that submit to HMRC's Customs Declaration Service (CDS), handle safety and security declarations, manage transit procedures under NCTS, and support GVMS for goods vehicle movements. Systems handle both import and export declarations for GB-EU and Rest of World trade.
Does Elsio understand driver hours and tachograph compliance?
Yes. Elsio builds digital tachograph management systems that download and analyse driver card and vehicle unit data, calculate remaining driving time, flag Working Time Directive and EU drivers' hours regulation infringements, and generate reports for DVSA enforcement officer inspections.
Can Elsio build warehouse management systems?
Yes. Elsio develops WMS platforms for warehouses and distribution centres with real-time inventory tracking, mobile-directed picking and putaway, batch and serial number management, wave planning, cross-docking, and integration with ERP and carrier management systems.
How does AI improve logistics route planning?
AI route optimisation analyses historical delivery data, real-time traffic conditions, customer time windows, and vehicle constraints to calculate routes that minimise total miles driven, fuel consumption, and driver hours while maximising on-time delivery performance.

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