The European Union (EU) recently introduced significant reforms to its carbon market, which will have a significant impact on air and sea transport companies. The new regulations aim to reduce the carbon emissions from the transport industry, a sector responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions. These regulations are expected to have far-reaching […]
Baku GLS Achieves GOLD and GREEN Standards in Recent Audit We are thrilled to announce that Baku GLS has once again achieved the GOLD standard in the recent FTA Trucksafe audit. But that’s not all – we’ve also been awarded the prestigious GREEN standard for our unwavering commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly operations and initiatives. […]
Huge Congratulations to the team at Baku GLS for achieving another Gold TruckSafe Standard for excellent service! FTA Ireland TruckSafe™ audits operational compliance in the areas of road safety, haulage operations, roadworthiness, working time and environmental efficiencies. TruckSafe™ is available at 3 levels ‘Bronze’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Gold’. At Silver and Gold levels the standard focuses […]
As a front-line business charged with keeping the supply chain moving, we are working harder than ever to deliver excellence in spite of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We’re following the latest rules set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and doing everything in our power to keep our drivers safe and our clients’ […]
The International Chamber of Commerce’s latest version of Incoterms (Incoterms 2020) came into effect on 1st January 2020. Why did the ICC replace Incoterms 2010, what’s new with Incoterms 2020 and what do our clients need to know about the new rules? What was wrong with Incoterms 2010? Incoterms 2010 are still a very […]
What do you do if your cargo won’t fit on a trailer? Don’t worry – we’ll handle it! At Baku GLS, we love out-of-gauge (OOG) transport projects. They’re always demanding, unique experiences that force us to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions. …and we have yet to come across an out-of-gauge […]
Yesterday, the UK’s Supreme Court ruled that Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend, or prorogue, parliament for five weeks was unlawful. As a result, MPs have returned to the debating chamber at Westminster today, three weeks earlier than the Prime Minister had planned. As the 31st October Brexit deadline marches ever closer, we look at what […]
It has been another interesting week at Westminster. Moments before Boris Johnson shut down Parliament for five weeks, the UK’s House of Commons managed to squeeze in a quick vote calling for the disclosure of all documents related to Operation Yellowhammer. What exactly is Operation Yellowhammer, what’s in the Yellowhammer memo, and how does it […]
Getting a sense of deja vu? You’re not alone! Brexit Day is once again 10 weeks away, with no prospect of a deal in sight and political infighting rearing its ugly head in Westminster. What’s different now, compared to the same time six months ago, what are the odds of a no-deal Brexit on 31 […]
As GDP Passport holders, we’re all too aware of the importance of good supply chain risk management when transporting medicines. This week’s article takes a closer look at the European Commission’s GDP and GMP standards, and explains the risks unique to the pharma industry. What is GDP (Good Distribution Practice)? When it comes to […]
On Tuesday 4th June, MPs in Westminster will vote again on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill – the same bill that has already been rejected three times in the past six months. Why have MPs decided to vote again on the same bill, what are the chances of the bill getting passed this time, and how […]
The risk of a no-deal Brexit on 1st June fell this week as the UK began to prepare for European Parliamentary elections. By going ahead with European elections on 23 May, the UK meets the terms of the 31 October flextension; they now have six months to put together a Brexit plan and avoid a […]
The Brexit calendar shifted again this week when the EU27 agreed a flexible extension, pushing Brexit Day back for a third time to 31 October 2019. We take a look at what this new flexible extension (‘flextension’) might mean for the transport industry, what could happen next, and how best to prepare for the months […]
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March, there’s a risk that professional drivers with UK-issued licences may need to apply for a new set of documents to cover EU journeys. According to the latest UK government guidance, commercial drivers with a UK licence may need an IDP to travel in […]
The chances of a No Deal Brexit increased dramatically overnight when the UK Parliament formally voted against the 585 page EU Withdrawal Bill. There is no alternative proposal to the EU Withdrawal Bill, and with Brexit Day just 10 weeks away, Theresa May’s government faces a vote of no confidence at 7pm tonight. As of […]
The Irish Exporters Association have just released a summary of their activities in 2018. It will come as no surprise that Brexit preparations have taken centre stage, as is right and proper given what will happen on 29 March of this year. Safeguarding our industry’s future For those of us on the front lines, the […]
It’s been a very busy few weeks for Theresa May. Forced to cancel a trip to Ireland at the last minute to face down a leadership battle within her own party, more recently she’s been battling calls of no confidence from the UK’s opposition benches. Mrs May is still standing, but the political infighting hasn’t […]
