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Baku GLS Achieves GOLD and GREEN Standards in Recent Audit

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. […]

Baku GLS Achieves TAPA TSR Accreditation

Baku GLS Achieves TAPA Accreditation: Elevating Security and Customer Satisfaction In today’s global logistics landscape, security is paramount. Ensuring the safe and secure transportation of goods from one place to another isn’t just a priority – it’s a necessity. Recognizing the critical importance of cargo security, we are thrilled to announce that Baku GLS has […]

❗️New Ship Alert!❗️

We are thrilled to congratulate Irish Ferries on the return of their magnificent vessel, “MV Oscar Wilde,” to the Rosslare to Pembroke route. After undergoing painting and a final once-over in Belfast, this 2,080 passenger capacity ferry has returned to the Wexford coast, donning the iconic white and green colours of Irish Ferries.  Dubbed the […]

The Power of Partnership

Couples Driving Success at Baku GLS In honour of last Monday’s International Day of Families, we wanted to shine a spotlight on a unique phenomenon happening at Baku GLS – the presence of truck driving couples. While truck driving has long been associated with long hours on the road and solo journeys, Baku GLS has […]

EU Carbon Market Reforms

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 Awarded TruckSafe Gold Standard!

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 […]

Tariff Codes for Clothing: HS Codes For Garments

What’s the right tariff code for clothes? If you’re exporting clothing from (or importing to) Ireland, which HS codes do you need to use, and why? Confusion over the HS code system is one of the most common complaints of Irish clothing exporters. There are dozens of different tariff codes for clothing, depending on the […]

Customs Paperwork When Exporting To The UK

Don’t know the difference between an ENS and an SAD? Not sure why customs are asking you for a CMR consignment note? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered!  In this guide, we’ll explain the paperwork involved in moving goods from Ireland to the UK. We’ll show you why each document exists, what it needs […]

Hiring a Customs Clearance Service: A Beginner’s Guide

Do you need a Customs Clearance service? How does it work, what’s included in the service and what kinds of transport business can deliver it for you? In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about Customs Clearance. We’ll explain the different services that fall under the umbrella of Customs Clearance, show you […]

It’s Business as Usual for Baku GLS

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’ […]

Coronavirus and your supply chain

For Irish businesses reliant on global imports, coronavirus presents a whole new set of supply chain risks.    Find out what you can do to protect your business against coronavirus in this week’s article.      How could coronavirus affect my business? If your business relies on goods coming in from factories overseas, then the spread […]

Brexit Transition Period: What happens next?

It’s been almost a month since the UK formally left the European Union, which means we’ve got about ten months left to sort out a post-Brexit trade agreement with the UK.  What happens next, what has been agreed so far and when will those of us trading with the UK know more about tax, customs […]

Incoterms 2020: What’s changed?

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 […]

Moving mountains: a guide to out-of-gauge shipping

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 […]

Our New MAN Long-Haul Trucks

Four brand new MAN XXL left-hand drive TGX trucks are coming our way! Part of a fifteen-truck order, these pristine trucks are the perfect choice for long-haul European freight. They’re fully equipped with everything our drivers need to move cargo safely, efficiently and comfortably over long distances …and they’re capable of carrying ADR-classed goods. The […]

UKCA: Britain’s New Post-Brexit Quality Standard

After Brexit, the EU’s main product standard will be replaced by a brand new UK equivalent: the UKCA mark.  This week we look at why, how and when the UK will replace the CE mark. We’ll also explain some of the steps that Irish manufacturers and distributors need to take now to get ready for […]

Third Country Customs: How it all works

If the UK becomes a third country after Brexit, Irish customs authorities will have to process 12 times as many import/export declarations, and a whopping 100 times as many transit declarations.  This week’s article looks at the current third country customs procedures in the EU, and what those of us who trade with the UK […]

Twenty Years Young! Baku GLS in 2020

2020 marks a very special birthday for us here at Baku – we’re celebrating twenty years in business! When Baku GLS started, we were three people in a garage. Now, we’re a multinational business serving thousands of clients all over Ireland, the UK and Europe.  This week’s article takes a look at our journey over […]

Christmas is coming early! New Fleet Additions for 2020

We’re treating ourselves to a few early Christmas presents this year! Three brand new right-hand drive MAN TGX tractor units have just arrived in Holland, ready to sail for our Rosslare headquarters in the next few days. We’ve purchased these powerful, environmentally-friendly trucks specifically to support our Irish customers in 2020 and beyond.   Supporting […]

UK Election 2019: What it means for Brexit

The ballot papers have been counted, and it’s official: the UK’s Conservative party won by a landslide. As of this morning, the UK’s departure from the EU on 31st January is practically certain.  What do these election results mean for those of us in the Irish Transport industry, what happens next, and what should we […]

Christmas Donations for 3 Local Causes

We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at Baku! This year, the Baku GLS team joined forces with Danone to support some of Wexford’s worthiest causes.  With donations to St Vincent de Paul, Homeless Open Arms and Talk to Tom, we’ve been able to give something back to those in need at an important time […]

We’re Going Solar!

Baku GLS is going solar powered in 2020!  As part of our ongoing commitment to carbon footprint reduction, we’ve engaged Solar Electric to custom-build a bespoke PV system for the roof of our bonded warehouse in Rosslare.  Planning permission for the project will be lodged in the next few weeks. If all goes well we […]