Is e-CMR usable in Hungary today?

Yes. Hungary signed the 2008 Additional Protocol — one of the front-runners in the EU after the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. The e-CMR (electronic consignment note) has the same legal value as paper CMR provided the signature is electronic and unambiguously identifies the parties. We build the TransFollow-compatible e-CMR backend: eIDAS digital signature, QR pickup / drop-off, integration into the ERP / TMS order side. Typical delivery 2-4 months when the TMS already supports a consignment-note object at data level.

Smart Tachograph 2 — where do we stand?

The Smart Tachograph 2 (G2V2) retrofit deadline for HGVs in international transport was 18 August 2025 — that date has passed. Every truck above 3.5 tonnes operating in EU international transport must have G2V2. The next deadline applies to light commercial vehicles (LCVs) of 2.5-3.5 tonnes: 1 July 2026. We build the tachograph download pipeline: ITAP / DDD file ingestion, driver log, drive-time evaluation, rest-time monitoring inside the TMS, EU-legal storage (1 year retention).

Does ICS2 Release 3 apply to us?

Yes if you carry any goods into the EU. From 3 June 2024 in maritime and inland waterway, from 1 April 2025 in road and rail, the full Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) into ICS2 is mandatory before arrival. From 1 September 2025 ICS1 is fully retired and ICS2 is the only system. We build the ENS pipeline: extract goods data from TMS, validate HS code, sender / consignee / EORI, submit through ICS2 STI (Shared Trader Interface), with error handling and resubmission.

Who integrates with GLS, Foxpost, MPL, DPD APIs?

Most of our e-commerce and 3PL clients. The dominant Hungarian carriers: GLS Hungary (B2C market leader), Foxpost (700+ parcel lockers in Hungary), Magyar Posta MPL (universal service), DPD Hungary (next-day) and Packeta (grouped with Foxpost). At API level all support label print, tracking, COD. We build the multi-carrier shipping orchestrator: cheapest / fastest routing, automatic labels, real-time tracking widget, returns pipeline. Also at WooCommerce / Shopify module level.

How much does a 3PL / TMS-WMS project cost?

Typical ranges: TMS-WMS-ERP integration (3PL internal) 5-9 months, HUF 25-65M. e-CMR backend + TransFollow-compatible client 2-4 months, HUF 8-22M. EUDR DDS pipeline with TRACES sync 3-5 months, HUF 12-28M. ICS2 ENS gateway for TMS 2-4 months, HUF 9-22M. Multi-carrier shipping orchestrator (GLS / Foxpost / MPL / DPD) 6-10 weeks, HUF 5-14M. NIS2 important-entity gap audit + roadmap 4-6 weeks, HUF 3-7M. Exact quote after a 30-minute scoping call.

EUDR · e-CMR · ICS2 · Smart Tachograph 2 · NIS2

Software development for logistics

Custom TMS / WMS / multi-carrier shipping orchestrator for 3PL, 4PL, hauliers and e-commerce companies. EUDR DDS pipeline, ICS2 ENS gateway, e-CMR backend, GLS / Foxpost / MPL / DPD API integration, NIS2 important-entity compliance. Last updated 2026-05-04.

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TL;DR

EUDR (Reg. 2023/1115) applies to large operators from 2026-12-30, SMEs from 2027-06-30 after Reg. 2025/2650.
Smart Tachograph 2 (G2V2) retrofit deadline 2025-08-18 has passed; LCV (2.5-3.5 t) 2026-07-01.
ICS2 Release 3 has been the only pre-arrival customs system since 2025-09-01 across road / rail / maritime.
NIS2 Annex II classifies the transport sector (road, rail, air, water) as an important entity — fines >= EUR 7M or 1.4%.
Project ranges: HUF 5-65M depending on scope, EU-region deploy, Hungarian Kft. contract.

Pain map — what logistics companies are dealing with right now

Concrete, named problems from Hungarian 3PL and haulage clients.

EUDR DDS — hand-typed PDFs into TRACES

The EUDR Reg. 2023/1115 due diligence statement is still uploaded as PDF by many mid-size operators. After the 30 December 2026 deadline, an automated DDS pipeline (GPS coordinates + batch ID + risk assessment) becomes a practical requirement.

Smart Tachograph 2 still pulled with a USB stick

After the 18 August 2025 G2V2 retrofit deadline, driver-card and vehicle-unit data should be read remotely / OTA. Most mid-size hauliers still walk a USB stick around the depot. We build the remote download + auto-archive pipeline.

ICS2 ENS rejection -> truck stuck at the border

Since ICS2 Release 3 went live, a single bad Entry Summary Declaration can hold a truck or container at the border for hours or days. Pulling HS code, EORI, sender / consignee out of the TMS in a structured way, and auto-resubmitting on error, is non-trivial.

Multi-carrier rate-shopping in Excel

GLS, Foxpost, MPL, DPD, Packeta all have different tariff structures. Many webshops and 3PLs still pick a carrier with an Excel macro. We build a rate-shopping engine that optimises on price, time and coverage — across the EU.

NIS2 — haulier or freight forwarder = important entity

NIS2 Annex II (transport — road, rail, air, water) classifies mid-size and large logistics companies as important entities. Hungary's Act LXIX of 2024 mandates registration and the Article 21(2) ten measures. Fines start at EUR 7M or 1.4%.

Regulatory landscape for logistics software

Only items grounded in official sources (EUR-Lex, Commission, NJT).

Regulation	Applicable	Scope	Penalty
EUDR — Reg. (EU) 2023/1115	Large operator 2026-12-30; SME 2027-06-30	Due diligence on 7 commodities + DDS (TRACES)	Member State sanctions, up to 4% EU turnover
Smart Tachograph 2 — Reg. (EU) 2020/1054	G2V2 retrofit 2025-08-18 (passed); LCV 2026-07-01	Drive-time, rest-time, positioning	Member State sanctions
ICS2 Release 3 (UCC framework)	Road/rail 2025-04-01; ICS1 retired 2025-09-01	ENS Entry Summary Declaration before arrival	Customs hold
e-CMR Additional Protocol	Hungary ratified	Electronic consignment note, eIDAS signature	Risk of legally invalid e-document
NIS2 — Dir. (EU) 2022/2555	HU 2026-01-06 (Act LXIX of 2024)	Important entity (Annex II — transport)	>= EUR 7M or 1.4%
GDPR — Reg. (EU) 2016/679	2018-05-25	Driver and consignee data, GPS tracking	<= EUR 20M or 4%

Integration matrix — what we connect to

Every named system has a documented API and live integrations in production at our logistics customers.

System	Protocol	Note
GLS Hungary	REST + label PDF	B2C market leader, COD + tracking webhook.
Foxpost (Packeta Group)	REST API key + user/pwd	700+ parcel lockers, OOH delivery.
Magyar Posta MPL	SOAP + REST	Universal service, postal pickup point option.
DPD Hungary	REST + tracking webhook	Next-day, mixed B2B / B2C.
TransFollow / e-CMR backend	REST + eIDAS	Electronic consignment note, attached signature record.
ICS2 STI (Shared Trader Interface)	XML SOAP / REST + EORI auth	ENS submission for road / rail / sea.
EUDR Information System (TRACES NT)	REST / web form	Due Diligence Statement submission with GPS coordinates.
VDO / Stoneridge tachograph	DDD / TGD / V1B file	Driver-card and vehicle-unit download, ITAP processing.
SAP TM / Oracle TMS	OData / REST	Enterprise TMS, integration to ERP and WMS.
EKAER / NAV electronic VAT invoice	REST + SAML/OAuth	Hungarian customs / VAT reporting for transport.

Why pick us for a logistics project

Compliance built in

EUDR DDS pipeline, ICS2 ENS gateway, e-CMR eIDAS signature, Smart Tachograph 2 OTA download by default.

Multi-carrier orchestrator

GLS, Foxpost, MPL, DPD, Packeta behind one interface. Rate-shopping by price, time and coverage.

TMS-WMS-ERP one stack

SAP TM, Oracle TMS and proprietary systems; batch-level traceability from warehouse to consignee.

NIS2 important-entity ready

Article 21(2) ten-measure mapping, 24h/72h incident reporting flow toward SZTFH, audit logging.

Pricing for logistics projects

Our published project ranges (see /pricing.md), adjusted for logistics overhead (about +10-20% for the compliance pipeline).

· TMS-WMS-ERP integration (3PL internal): 5-9 months, HUF 25-65M
· e-CMR backend (TransFollow-compatible): 2-4 months, HUF 8-22M
· EUDR DDS pipeline + TRACES sync: 3-5 months, HUF 12-28M
· ICS2 ENS gateway for TMS: 2-4 months, HUF 9-22M
· Multi-carrier shipping orchestrator: 6-10 weeks, HUF 5-14M
· NIS2 important-entity gap audit + roadmap: 4-6 weeks, HUF 3-7M
· Compliance + integration retainer: HUF 0.7-2M / month

Talk in person, near our office

In a 30-minute scoping call we map the TMS / WMS / customs environment and give you a tight estimate. Call +36 30 098 0767 or drop in.

Budapest office: Bank Center, Szabadság tér 7., 1054 Budapest, 1st floor, office 112. Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 by appointment · balint@appforge.hu

Official sources

Last updated 2026-05-04. This page does not replace legal or customs advice.

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Logistics — frequently asked

The EU Deforestation Regulation (Reg. 2023/1115) imposes due diligence on 7 product categories (cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, wood) and their derivatives. After Reg. 2025/2650, large operators have to comply from 30 December 2026, natural persons and micro / small enterprises from 30 June 2027. The first question for a logistics provider: am I categorically an operator or trader? We build the DDS (Due Diligence Statement) generation pipeline: GPS coordinates, batch ID, submission to the EUDR Information System (TRACES). SMEs now only need a one-off simplified declaration.

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