The lack of experienced drivers capable of handling the supply chain in many industries is not a new problem. It was signalled by hauliers' organisations several years ago. At the time, attempts were made to plug the gaps by hiring drivers from across the eastern border. However, this was a temporary solution, as the problem is growing again. How will it affect (or is it already affecting) the waste industry? And what...
Waste transport is governed by its own rules. In addition to EU rules, local regulations must be observed in each member state in order to protect oneself from serious consequences. It is no different for Poland. Even with Annex VII for cross-border transport, it will additionally be mandatory to register the carrier in the BDO system. Why is this so important? What is the BDO system and how...
Although Finland is getting better at recycling, it is far from Germany or the Netherlands. However, the country is investing in waste-to-energy facilities, resulting in only 1% of waste going to landfill. The demand for incineration plant materials is so high that a large part of it has to be imported from abroad. However, they can only be transported by companies with a permit for...
The transport industry does not like downtime. Decisions are made quickly, otherwise the cargo is lost. And with it a good profit. The same is true of waste transport, which is gaining in popularity. Such transports pay well because they carry a certain amount of risk. Only a company that has a waste transport permit can undertake it, because it knows how to handle it....
A forwarding company has commissioned you to transport a load. You ask what you'll be carrying and hear - neutral goods, no additional papers needed. But when you cross the Oder, you are stopped by the BAG and asked for permission to transport waste in Germany. No use explaining. You have to pay, and on top of that the car is stopped and you have to wait. And the load has to be...
Germany's ambitious plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. The reference point here is 1990, referred to as the base year. At that time, around 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent released into the atmosphere were recorded. The revised Brennstoffemissionshandelsgesetz is intended to help reduce emissions to around 563 million tonnes. Its provisions took effect at the beginning of the year....
Find out what the penalty is for illegally transporting waste and what you can do to avoid heavy fines
The example of Rome shows what waste management should NOT look like. Read why the Eternal City has been labelled Europe's dirtiest city
Another guide we have prepared for you. This time we have compiled the most important information on the transport of hazardous waste.
Will waste transport in Europe become easier? There are many indications of this. What is the European Union planning and how will this affect transport companies?
