Polish Border Crossing Delays Caused by Customs Database Failures.

Customs Database Issues at the Polish Border

According to Novyny.live: On January 18, temporary complications have emerged in processing freight vehicles at the Ukraine-Poland border due to failures in customs databases. While significant queues have not yet formed, delays are possible at the 'Medyka' and 'Hrebenne' crossing points because of a non-functional database system. These technical disruptions are a recurring challenge for cross-border trade in the region.

At the 'Korchova' crossing point, the Polish customs service database is operating in a slowed-down mode, which is also impacting the speed of cargo clearance. Full restoration of the Polish customs database is scheduled for 22:00 on January 18, 2026. This outage is likely to increase waiting times for freight carriers.

Restrictions at Specific Crossings

• Restrictions have been imposed for loaded freight vehicles at the 'Shehyni' and 'Rava-Ruska' border crossings.
• This complicates the situation for carriers attempting to cross the border.

Consequently, while the overall border situation appears stable, the database problems may cause significant delays, requiring heightened attention from drivers and transport companies.

This situation underscores the critical importance of stable customs systems, as processing delays can negatively impact logistics and business operations across the supply chain.

Drivers and transport companies should be prepared for potential difficulties while database restoration work continues and must factor this into their route planning and delivery schedules.