sent for foreign companies
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Compulsory SENT registration for foreign companies - key information

ByPawel Makowski

Last year in October, we wrote about the Polish government's plans to make it mandatory for foreign transport companies to register in the SENT system. Two deadlines were set at the time. In November, registration was opened to companies from outside the European Union. At the beginning of the year, the same obligation was extended to EU-registered companies. In response to numerous enquiries, we have prepared a collection of...

the bail system in Poland
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A bail system in Poland? Yes, but only as of October 2025

ByPawel Makowski

Following the example of the German Pfand deposit system, a similar solution is also to be introduced in Poland. Initially, it was planned to be launched on 1 January 2025, but entrepreneurs objected, indicating that they needed more time to adapt to the new requirements. Therefore, it has been decided that the bail system in Poland will be introduced as of 1 October 2025. What are its main assumptions...?

bdo fees
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New BDO fees from 2025

ByPawel Makowski

As of 2018, the registration fee and annual fee for entities using BDO remained the same. At that time, micro-entrepreneurs paid PLN 100, while others paid PLN 300. From 2025, these rates will increase to PLN 200 and PLN 800 respectively. Contact about registration in BDO e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045 376 j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 500 867 153 BDO fees -...

waste shipments to the UK
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Waste transport to the UK in 2025 - what will change?

ByPawel Makowski

After Romania and Poland, the time has come for another European country to monitor the transport of waste. The UK has already been working on a system to electronically monitor the flow of these materials for two years. What was still just an idea in 2022 will materialise in April 2025, at which time a system will be put into operation in which every haulier will have to...

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...