Industry news from Baku GLS
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 […]
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 […]
Moving goods on a business-to-business basis through the North? There are certain steps that you should take to comply with EU and UK customs laws. In this article, we’ll explain the basic due diligence you’ll need to carry out when moving goods from the UK to the EU via Northern Ireland. We’ll explain the paperwork […]
Any business that wants to move goods in or out of the UK now needs to complete a Customs declaration … and one of the most important parts of that declaration is Origin! The Origin of goods isn’t always easy to define, but it can have a big impact on the duties you pay, how […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s been a busy week here at Baku GLS! On Wednesday, Baku’s Mary Mullins and Phil Cassidy attended FTA Ireland’s council meeting, where Mary gave a talk on the AEO application process before we were formally presented with our TruckSafe Silver Standard certification. Find out all about the FTA Ireland Summit in this week’s article. […]
Pharmaceutical Transport is a heavily regulated freight category …and rightly so. The safe shipment of pharmaceutical products, from labs and factories to warehouses, hospitals and pharmacies, is one of the most important responsibilities of our industry. At Baku GLS, we’ve been shipping pharmaceutical goods, like medicines, veterinary drugs and medical supplies for over 20 years […]
Following the tragic deaths of 39 immigrants who perished trying to enter the UK illegally, IRHA President Verona Murphy spoke to LMFM’s Michael Reade. Listen to the IRHA interview The LMFM interview is available on the IRHA website at the link below and is well worth a listen. We welcome Verona’s comments; […]
Following weeks of intense negotiations, the UK and EU published a fresh new Brexit deal yesterday, dramatically improving the chances of an orderly departure on 31st October. In this week’s article we look at what’s changed in this new Brexit deal, what the deal could mean for those of us in the Irish transport industry, […]
The international trading landscape is evolving, and Irish transport businesses have plenty of reasons to be cheerful about the future. The next phase of development in Dublin Port’s 2040 Masterplan is about to begin, and we’ll start to see more capacity on Stena Line routes to & from UK ports from early next year. Stena […]
Remember Remember the 8th November! On the evening of Friday 8th November 2019, our industry will descend on Dublin’s Convention Centre for the 2019 Export Industry Awards. This black-tie gala dinner will reward the very best of our industry and is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the year. What are the […]
There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic in this year’s CBRE AIB Logistics & Supply Chain Confidence Index. Overall confidence in the market has fallen, but the majority of businesses in Ireland’s supply chain expect to increase turnover and profits in the next 12 months. Warehouse demand is up, and Brexit expectations are shifting, […]
DAF and Tesla are already selling them, and most other truck manufacturers have plans in the works, but how long do we have to wait to see electric HGVs on Irish roads? With billions being pumped into the electric vehicle industry across the globe, we look at what’s in store for those of us in […]
The Irish Road Haulage Association have launched a new video campaign to highlight the dangers of poor verge management on Ireland’s regional roads. In a 15-minute video, IRHA Deputy Vice President Paul Jackman gives a driver’s-eye view of the hazards presented by overhanging branches, overgrown hedges and poorly-positioned signage on R class roads. A driver’s […]
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 you trade entirely within the EU, it’s possible that you haven’t come across Incoterms yet …but you’ll soon know all about them. When the UK leaves the EU, we expect Incoterms to become the new standard for trade, so we’ve created a handy one-page Incoterms guide. What are Incoterms? Incoterms are global standard contract […]
Last week, Tánaiste Simon Coveney announced an Irish Brexit Omnibus Bill to cover the event of a no-deal Brexit. It’s a record-breaking bill in terms of its size and scope: 74 pages, split into 15 sections, affecting 9 government departments. We look at what the bill covers, and its relevance to the Irish Transport sector. […]
The 29th March is just weeks away, yet we still can’t say with 100% certainty what will be required to move goods in and out of the UK after Brexit. One of the few regulatory benchmarks that we can rely on is Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status. Already a recognised standard in and out of […]
With businesses such as Ornua, Unilever and Johnson & Johnson all announcing plans to hold extra goods in the UK before Brexit Day, we look at stockpiling as a business strategy, its limitations and its likely impact on Europe’s supply chain in the coming months. In a modern logistics environment where supply chains have […]
In a recent interview, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt claimed that the UK might need extra time to get a Brexit deal agreed, suggesting that the deadline of 29th March might be kicked forward. We look at the likelihood of the UK postponing their withdrawal from the EU, and the impact a delayed Brexit would […]
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 […]
One of the areas of concern for us here at Baku GLS is how Brexit might affect trade between Ireland and Continental Europe. There’s a chance that — from 29th March 2019 — it will become simpler (and potentially faster and cheaper) to avoid the UK’s road network completely and transport goods by sea, using […]
In the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit, the UK will fall back on WTO agreed rules, effectively becoming a ‘Third Country’ in terms of how it is classed when importing and exporting to/from the EU. In the long run, this shouldn’t cause any major problems for the transport industry, but it could cause problems […]
As Theresa May tours the UK & EU to promote and explain the 585 page draft withdrawal agreement this week, we look at what transport businesses can do now to prepare for a ‘No Deal’ outcome on 29 March 2019. If the UK leaves the EU without a legal framework in place, the only thing […]
On the 31st May, the EU announced a new labour proposal designed to prevent drivers from lower-wage countries from undercutting better paid workers when they travel to other member states. Under the Commission’s new proposal, truck drivers can travel outside the EU member state where they live and still be paid according to their […]
Diesel usage is an area where most Transport companies constantly strive to cut costs on. It is the biggest single cost to Haulage Firms, with an average of over 30% of total costs being fuel expenditure. Every Haulage firm targets this area in an effort to reduce costs, with the vast majority of firms daily […]
