international transport of waste
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International shipments of waste in the light of changes in EU legislation

ByPawel Makowski

As early as last December, the EU authorities announced changes to the regulations governing the management of packaging waste. As early as 11 February this year, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 will come into force, replacing Directive 94/62/EC, which has so far regulated the handling of this waste. How will the new regulations affect the international transport of packaging waste? Contact for waste transport permits e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48...

transportation of hazardous waste
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Transport of hazardous waste - which are the most challenging?

ByPawel Makowski

The transport of hazardous waste is one of the most demanding tasks in logistics. It not only requires the haulier to have specialised equipment, but also to strictly comply with regulations. However, not all waste must be treated equally. Indeed, some are particularly difficult to transport due to their characteristics. In this article, we will look at waste,...

ENS declaration
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ENS declaration mandatory for waste transports from 31 January

ByPawel Makowski

On 31 January 2025, new rules for declaring shipments to the UK come into force. At issue is the obligation to submit an ENS (Entry Summary Declaration) for goods entering the Islands. This change has huge implications for the transport and logistics industry, affecting hauliers and exporters. In this article, we explain what an ENS declaration is, who it applies to and...

waste permits
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Transport of hazardous waste: is a permit the same as notification?

ByPawel Makowski

The transport of hazardous waste requires strict compliance with regulations. Many companies struggle with the question: is a hazardous waste transport permit the same as a notification? Although both terms refer to the transport of such waste, they involve completely different documents and procedures. In this article, we will explain the key differences and discuss what they mean in practice. Contact for waste transport permits...

waste permits
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Why are waste permits the cornerstone of responsible business?

ByPawel Makowski

Waste permits ensure that the company that holds them complies with strict requirements for the management of such materials. At the heart of each of these is a desire to care for the environment, and obtaining one can often be problematic. However, it is worth obtaining one, as it is the foundation of responsible business. Contact about waste transport permits e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045 376 j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl , +48...

international waste transport
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International waste transport - what should you watch out for?

ByPawel Makowski

The international transport of waste plays a key role in the European economy, enabling the efficient management and recycling of materials. Improperly implemented, it carries a number of risks that can have serious consequences for the environment, public health and the economy. In this article, we look at these risks and outline ways to avoid them. Contact for waste transport permits e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045...

transport of hazardous waste
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Transporting hazardous waste without a permit - why is it a bad idea?

ByPawel Makowski

The transport of hazardous waste can only be carried out by companies that have special permits. But what if such a document is missing? Or when a company takes a conscious risk of delivering this type of waste illegally? Contact regarding hazardous waste transport permits e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045 376 j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 500 867 153 Why transporting hazardous waste without...

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...

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?...