Schengen area Romania Bulgaria
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Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen area from 1 January 2025. How will this affect waste transport?

ByPawel Makowski

For the country, joining the Schengen area means the abolition of border controls at internal borders with other Member States. This facilitates the free movement of people, goods, services and capital. For transport companies, this means less paperwork and faster deliveries. And will waste hauliers be affected by these changes when the Romanian and Bulgarian borders are opened to them from 1 January?...

Illegal transport of waste
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Why is illegal waste transport still doing well?

ByPawel Makowski

We have already written about a Lithuanian haulier who paid a high price for knowingly taking a risk by carrying out illegal waste transports. However, there are companies that, tempted by the vision of profits, operate in the dark, not realising the need for proper authorisation. As a result, only the haulier profits, getting rid of the cargo and the responsibility, which he passes on to the carrier. Why do these situations continue to ...

waste shipments from Estonia
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Ferrous waste and scrap as one of Estonia's main export commodities

ByPawel Makowski

Estonia, as a dynamically developing Baltic country, plays an important role in international waste trade, including ferrous scrap. An analysis of the 2022-2023 data provides an understanding of the reasons for its exports and the main shipping destinations. Exact data on Estonia's annual ferrous scrap production in 2022-2023 are not directly available from public statistics. However, considering the ...

safe transport of waste
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Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Tips for safe transport of waste

ByPawel Makowski

The international transport of waste is an extremely demanding industry, where ignorance or lack of adequate preparation can lead to serious problems. In this article, we will outline the key issues that need to be taken into account in order to avoid financial penalties, delays and additional costs. Based on the practical example of a Lithuanian carrier that failed to comply with the required formalities, we will discuss the most important lessons and tips. Contact...

scrap metal exports Lithuania
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Industrial development in Lithuania driving scrap exports

ByPawel Makowski

Industry plays a key role in the economy of the Baltic countries, acting as an engine of economic growth and a tool for building international competitiveness. In this article we will focus on analysing the development of industry in Lithuania and discuss in detail the dynamic growth of scrap exports from Lithuania to Poland. Contact on BDO or SENT: e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045 376 j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 500 867 153...

waste shipments from Lithuania
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Waste transport from Lithuania: Why is Poland the preferred destination?

ByPawel Makowski

According to the Statistical Portal, citing data from the Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection, 56 permits were issued in 2021 for the import of waste into Poland from EU countries. Almost 15% of these were permits for Lithuanian companies. This is not insignificant, as Poland has better recycling facilities and is able to process more types of waste. Contact...

UIT number Romania
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UIT number and carriage notification obligation in Romania - who is affected?

ByPawel Makowski

The Polish SENT platform is not the only solution in Europe to combat the grey market and illegal transport of so-called sensitive goods. A few years after its launch, also in Romania attention was drawn to the need to supervise the transport of products at risk of tax abuse. The platform Spațiul Privat Virtual (SPV) was established, within which the RO e-Transport system operates, fulfilling...

category 3 waste
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Are UPPZ Category 3 materials waste?

ByPawel Makowski

In recent months, we have been asked by entrepreneurs to help them prepare a permit for category 3 waste. At other times, we have been asked about a permit for the transport of UPPZ waste. It is important to distinguish between the two, as the terms 'waste' and 'UPPZ materials' should not be put in the same line. Why? What makes them different? "Waste" category ...

waste management in e-commerce
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How is waste management in Europe changing through e-commerce?

ByPawel Makowski

Online commerce has grown tremendously in recent times and has become extremely convenient. Unfortunately, this has its environmental consequences, especially in terms of the increase in packaging waste. What is the management of the waste produced by this industry? What challenges does it face? The growth of e-commerce in Europe has significantly changed the way consumers shop. In recent years, the...

Waste carrier - how to choose the best one?
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The best waste carrier - how to choose one?

ByPawel Makowski

Do you produce waste and are looking for a company to deliver it for recycling? Or are you acting on behalf of such a producer who has commissioned you to find a waste carrier? The most common selection criterion is, of course, price. But should it be the decisive factor? It often does not go hand in hand with the quality of the service provided. What should the best waste carrier have? The waste carrier a...