ENS declaration
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ENS declaration mandatory for waste transports from 31 January

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...

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

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...?

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?

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?...

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

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 ...

scrap metal exports Lithuania
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Industrial development in Lithuania driving scrap exports

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 transport
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Waste transport - the role of producers and transport companies

Successful waste management depends on several factors. One of them is the cooperation between producers and transport companies. An experienced producer should know which documents to prepare. The haulier, on the other hand, must be authorised to deliver anywhere in Europe. What else should they pay attention to, so that cooperation between them runs smoothly? Waste transport - what does a manufacturer...

sent
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SENT - key information

The transport of sensitive goods, and from February 2022 also of waste, requires notification on the SENT platform. This is a key tool in monitoring goods whose transport is high risk. What should be borne in mind before preparing the declaration? And what are the penalties for failure to do so? We invite you to read the article. What goods are subject to the SENT system? The SENT system covers goods deemed to be...

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

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...

closed loop economy 224
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Closed loop economy - the role of waste transport

The closed-loop economy focuses on minimising waste through reuse, recycling and closing the life cycle of products. A key element of this concept is the efficient transport of waste. It allows waste to be seamlessly transformed into raw materials and put back into circulation. How else does it support it? We invite you to read the article. The circular economy - basic information...

permit to transport waste in Europe
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Permit for waste shipments in Europe - 6 reasons to get one

Refused a shipment because you didn't have the permit to transport waste in Europe that the client required? Have you watched well-paid loads disappear and regretted not investing the time and money to get the necessary permits? Or perhaps a friend who also has a business has bragged about how many kilometres he has done and how much money he has made transporting waste? Read our article...