20 March 2024

Houthi Movement attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea – large companies suspend transport, international Prosperity Guardian mission is established. The Houthi Movement has launched attacks on cargo ships sailing in the Red Sea. Due to this, the world’s largest companies are suspending transport through this water area. These include the British oil company BP, the Belgian EURONAV., the Taiwanese Evergreen and the Chinese OOCL. As a result of the attack, another company that made such a decision is the Danish Maersk. Their ship was damaged by fire and taken out of service. Fortunately, the crew was not hurt. The company called for appropriate and immediate political actions to restore security in the region. Shipowners have developed an alternative route – ships sail around Africa, heading for the Cape of Good Hope to avoid any danger. This results in an extension of the delivery time by approximately 14 days and the price increases even twice. This is a serious threat to international trade, as well as to other sectors of the economy. To resolve this situation, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III initiated the creation of the international Prosperity Guardian mission. Its aim is to ensure security and freedom of navigation for all countries. The following countries joined the coalition: Great Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain. Organizations that advocate for shipping have also expressed concern about the Houthi’s actions and demanded an immediate end to the attacks. Such a statement was issued, among others, by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Secretary General and Director of BIMCO (Baltic and International Shipping Council) David Looslej emphasizes that “These unlawful attacks constitute a flagrant violation of freedom of navigation as enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and undermine the rules-based international order on which we so depend.” international shipping.” He points out that approximately 12% of global trade flows through the Suez Canal, which generates 30% of global goods traffic worth over $1 trillion annually. Despite these appeals, the Houthi movement continues its activities. The number of attacks in the Red Sea has increased since Tuesday.

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20 March 2024

We were very pleased to meet you in person and congratulate you on your win.
Thank you once again for your commitment and creativity, which are visible in every detail of your works.
We are currently preparing a special gallery where all our guests will be able to see your works.
We would like to thank everyone who took part in the competition and supported us in organizing this event.
Congratulations to all participants!

20 March 2024

During this special Christmas period, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to our clients, partners and employees. Regardless of where and how you spend these holidays, we wish you lots of joy, love and peace.
May the coming year bring you many successes in both your private and professional lives.
Thank you for being part of our business family.
Merry Christmas and happy new year!

20 March 2024

Negotiators of the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement on reducing CO2 emissions from heavy duty vehicles (HDV) in Europe. The convention applies to city buses and trucks and its aim is to reduce the environmental impact of transport.

Source – infor.pl

New city buses are expected to reduce their emissions by 90% by 2030. Moreover, from 2035, only zero-emission vehicles, such as electric, hydrogen or synthetic fuel vehicles, will be allowed for use.

When it comes to trucks, CO2 emissions are planned to be reduced compared to 2019. In the years 2030-2034 it will increase to 45%, in the years 2035-2039 to 65%, and from 2040 it is expected to reach as much as 90%. It is worth noting that the category of heavy vehicles includes not only traditional trucks, but also specialized vehicles such as garbage trucks, dump trucks and long-distance buses.

The reduction was deliberately not set at 100%. The remaining 10% are vehicles used by the armed forces, fire brigades, mining, agriculture and forestry.

In 2030, tractor-trailers will have to reduce their emissions by 10% compared to 2019, which applies to both new vehicles and those already in use. The agreement includes detailed guidelines for trailers and semi-trailers.

Work and negotiations on the described restrictions will continue, and in 2027 the European Commission is to assess their effectiveness and impact on the market.

The analysis conducted by the Supreme Audit Office regarding the fund for the development of electromobility in Poland shows that the current financial support system excludes heavy goods vehicles with a total weight of over 12 tons (category N3). Moreover, it was noted that the subsidy should be high enough to make the purchase of electric vehicles cheaper than combustion vehicles. In response to these findings, the Ministry of Climate and Environment took action to introduce changes to the applicable act.

The planned restrictions on CO2 emissions, combined with the vision of lack of financial support from the authorities, will deepen the difficulties that companies will have to face. It is worth noting that their current situation is very difficult. The conflict in the Red Sea, changing regulations and a significant increase in tolls mean that transport companies are struggling with serious challenges. Numerous protests and consistent road closures make the situation even worse.

20 March 2024

Due to the protests of French farmers planned for January 25, some roads will be temporarily blocked.

• Department of Savoy:
  from 9:00 blocking of the A43 motorway at the toll booth in Chignin.
• Department of the Seine and Marne:
  at roundabouts in Melun from 14:30. and towards Provins from 16:30.
• Rhône Department:
  Risk of congestion on the A42 at Vaulx en Vélin.
• Mosel Department:
  protests from Thursday to Friday in both directions, on the A31 at FEY, on the A31 at Thionville, on the A4/A320 junction at Freyming Merlebach.
• Department of Loire Atlantic:
  Tractors will travel to the prefecture at 11:30; Traffic disruptions are expected on main and side roads.
• Garda Department:
  From At 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, there is a general traffic ban on the A9 and A54 motorways between the Gallargues Nîmes Est and Garons junctions.

20 March 2024

From February 17, penalties for exceeding the maximum dimensions, total weight of heavy goods vehicles and permissible axle loads will change in Romania. The regulation of January 18, 2024 states that the size of the warning will be classified gradually according to the gravity of the offense into: minor, serious and very serious. Pursuant to the above the fine amounts are:

Exceeding the total weight:

Minor offenses include:

• up to and including 5% – from 1,500 Romanian leu to 1,800 Romanian leu, if the maximum permissible total weight is exceeded or the total weight allowed by AST is established on the basis of transport documents.

Serious infringements where the maximum permissible total weight or the total weight permitted by AST is determined on the basis of weighing or transport documents:

• by more than 5%, but not more than 10% inclusive – from 6,000 Romanian leu to 10,000 Romanian leu;
• by more than 10%, but not more than 20% inclusive – from 10,000 Romanian leu to 12,000 Romanian leu.

Very serious offenses if exceeding the maximum permissible laden mass or the permissible laden mass permissible by AST is determined on the basis of weighing or transport documents:

• by more than 20%, but not more than 25% inclusive – from 12,000 Romanian leu to 15,000 Romanian leu;
• by more than 25% – from 15,000 Romanian leu to 20,000 Romanian lei.

Exceeding the maximum permissible axle loads

No AST is issued and no penalty is imposed if the maximum permissible axle weight is not exceeded by 4% or less and all of the following conditions are met:

1. the total weight permitted by AST is not exceeded;
2. maximum permissible axle masses specified in Art. 41 section 2 are not exceeded. (8);

– single axis:

Minor offenses:

• by more than 4%, but not more than 5% inclusive – from 150 Romanian leu to 300 Romanian lei.

Serious offenses:

• by more than 5%, but not more than 10% inclusive – from 300 Romanian leu to 900 Romanian leu;
• by more than 10%, but not more than 20% inclusive – from 900 Romanian leu to 6,000 Romanian lei.

Very serious offenses:

• by more than 20%, but not more than 30% inclusive – from 6,000 Romanian leu to 19,000 Romanian leu;
• by more than 30% – from 20,000 Romanian leu to 25,000 Romanian lei.

– double axle:

Minor offenses:

• by more than 4%, but not more than 5% inclusive – from 240 Romanian leu to 1,200 Romanian lei.

Serious offenses:

• by more than 5%, but not more than 10% inclusive – from 1,200 Romanian leu to 3,300 Romanian lei;
• by more than 10%, but not more than 20% inclusive – from 3,300 Romanian leu to 10,000 Romanian leu.

Very serious offenses:

• by more than 20%, but not more than 30% inclusive – from 10,000 Romanian leu to 18,000 Romanian lei;
• by more than 30% – from 20,000 Romanian leu to 25,000 Romanian lei.

– triple axle:

Minor offenses:

• by more than 4%, but not more than 5% inclusive – from 210 Romanian leu to 1,000 Romanian lei.

Serious offenses:

• by more than 5%, but not more than 10% inclusive – from 1,000 Romanian leu to 4,500 Romanian leu;
• by more than 10%, but not more than 20% inclusive – from 4,000 Romanian leu to 13,500 Romanian leu.

Very serious offenses:

• by more than 20%, but not more than 30% inclusive – from 13,500 Romanian leu to 25,000 Romanian leu;
• by more than 30% – from 25,000 Romanian leu to 30,000 Romanian leu.

Exceeding the maximum permitted dimensions or exceeding the dimensions permitted by AST:

– length:

There is no additional charge for length determination by measurement, no AST is issued and no penalty will be imposed if the maximum permitted length is exceeded by up to and including 1%.

Minor offenses:

• up to and including 5% of the length allowed by AST – from 150 Romanian leu to 250 Romanian lei;
• by more than 1% but not more than 5% of the maximum allowed length – from 150 Romanian leu to 250 Romanian lei.

Serious violations:

• by more than 5% but not more than 10% of the maximum allowable length or length allowed by AST – from 400 Romanian leu to 500 Romanian leu;
• by more than 10%, but not more than 20% of the maximum allowable length or length allowed by AST – from 800 Romanian leu to 1,000 Romanian leu.

Very serious offenses:

• by more than 20% of the maximum allowable length or length allowed by AST – from

8,000 Romanian leu to 10,000 Romanian lei.

– width:

No additional charges apply when determining width by measurement, and no AST is issued and no fine is imposed if the maximum permitted width is exceeded by no more than and including 2%.

Minor offenses:

• up to and including 5% of the width allowed by AST – from 300 Romanian leu to 400 Romanian leu;
• by more than 2% but not more than 5% inclusive of the maximum permitted width – from 300 Romanian leu to 400 Romanian leu.

Serious offenses:

• by more than 5% but not more than 10% of the maximum permitted width or width allowed by AST – from 400 Romanian leu to 600 Romanian lei;
• by more than 10%, but not more than 20% inclusive, of the maximum permitted width or width permitted by AST – from 800 Romanian leu to 1,000 Romanian leu.

Very serious offenses:

• by more than 20% of the maximum allowable width or the width allowed by AST – from

8,000 Romanian leu to 10,000 Romanian lei.

– height:

No additional charges apply when height is determined by measurement, no AST is issued and no fine is issued if the maximum permitted height is exceeded by no more than 1.0 cm.

Minor offenses:

• up to and including 1% of the amount allowed by AST – from 100 Romanian leu to 300 Romanian leu;
• by more than 1.0 cm, but not more than 1% of the maximum permitted height – from 100 Romanian leu to 300 Romanian lei.

Serious offenses:

• by more than 1% but not more than 5% of the maximum allowable height or the height allowed by AST – from 300 Romanian leu to 500 Romanian leu;
• by more than 5% but not more than 10% inclusive of the maximum permissible height or the height allowed by AST – from 1,500 Romanian leu to 2,000 Romanian leu.

Very serious offenses:

• by more than 10% but not more than 20% of the maximum allowable height or the height allowed by AST – from 3,000 Romanian leu to 4,000 Romanian leu;
• by more than 20% of the maximum permitted height or height permitted by AST – from

8,000 Romanian leu to 10,000 Romanian leu

We would like to remind you that 1 Romanian leu is PLN 0.87 (as of February 15, 2024), and AST is a special transport permit.

Information comes from: https://www.untrr.ro/media/wysiwyg/ORDONAN_nr_4_din_18_ianuarie_2024.pdf