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Stacked BNK containers at a port, export cargo from Turkey travelling to the EU with an A.TR movement certificate

GuidesOctober 16, 20267 min read

A.TR Movement Certificate: What It Is, Who Issues It, Where It Applies

The A.TR movement certificate gives Turkish industrial goods duty-free entry into the EU. Who issues it, how it differs from EUR.1 and why buyers in Russia and Central Asia need a certificate of origin instead.

BNK cargo being prepared for shipment, the first step in importing from Turkey to Russia

GuidesOctober 13, 20267 min read

Importing from Turkey to Russia: Documents, EAC, Duties and Delivery

A practical guide to importing from Turkey to Russia: who does what, the document set, EAC conformity, duties and VAT, food controls, payment and compliance checks, and the road routes in 2026.

Cargo being prepared for road freight, handled by a Central Asia freight partner for forwarders

GuidesOctober 12, 20267 min read

Central Asia Freight Partner for Forwarders: How We Work

How European forwarders work with a Central Asia freight partner: rate request details, subcontracted loads, Horgos transhipment, consolidation, ADR, tracking links and documents.

Navy BNK truck and trailer on a pine-forested Mediterranean mountain road, logistics company in Antalya on route

GuidesOctober 7, 20268 min read

Logistics Company in Antalya: How to Choose the Right Partner

A buyer's checklist for choosing a logistics company in Antalya: route experience, transport modes, export documents, insurance cover and how to compare quotes for produce, flowers and stone.

Orange reach stacker lifting a navy BNK container at the port, freight forwarder in Turkey container yard

GuidesOctober 6, 20267 min read

How to Choose a Freight Forwarder in Turkey: 10 Criteria

Ten criteria for choosing a freight forwarder in Turkey as an overseas buyer: route experience, customs and documents, equipment, insurance, tracking, contracts and a quote comparison table.

Container ship under way on the open sea, international freight from Turkey moving by ocean to distant markets

GuidesOctober 4, 20267 min read

International Freight from Turkey: Road, Sea and Rail Guide

A practical guide to international freight from Turkey: road, sea, rail and intermodal options compared, typical transit times, transport documents, Incoterms 2020 and five questions to choose the right mode.

Worker checking a pallet in a warehouse before shipping, the first step to import from Turkey

GuidesSeptember 18, 20267 min read

How to Import from Turkey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers

How to import from Turkey step by step: checking suppliers, HS codes, Incoterms, payment, documents, transport and customs clearance for buyers in Central Asia, Russia and the Caucasus.

Cargo being prepared for dispatch with its shipping documents checked before loading

GuidesSeptember 16, 20267 min read

Shipping Documents for International Freight: A Buyer's Checklist

Which shipping documents do you need when you buy from Turkey? Invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, A.TR, EUR.1, CMR, bill of lading, TIR carnet and health certificates explained.

Forklift loading palletised goods into a BNK trailer at a warehouse ramp, cargo insurance cover starting at loading

GuidesSeptember 14, 20267 min read

Cargo Insurance: CMR Liability vs Goods-in-Transit Cover

Cargo insurance covers two different policies: the carrier's CMR liability insurance and your own goods-in-transit cover. Learn the 8.33 SDR limit, Incoterms rules and the claims process.