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Notes from the world of logistics.

Guides and updates from the BNK Logistics team on freight, routes and operations.

Consolidation warehouse with pallets, preparing consolidated freight from China to Central Asia

Road freightOctober 13, 20267 min read

Consolidated Freight from China to Central Asia: How It Works

How consolidated freight from China to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan works: shared groupage truck or your own consolidation, warehouse receiving, load planning, documents and tracking.

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.

BNK truck being prepared for loading, ready for groupage and FTL freight to Kazakhstan

RoutesOctober 13, 20268 min read

Freight to Kazakhstan: Groupage and FTL from Turkey and China

Freight to Kazakhstan for European forwarders: groupage and FTL from Turkey and China, Caspian and northern routes, Horgos and Dostyk, EAEU documents and approximate transit times.

Cargo prepared for dispatch as freight from China to Turkmenistan via Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

RoutesOctober 12, 20267 min read

Freight from China to Turkmenistan: Transit Routes and Documents

Freight from China to Turkmenistan via Khorgos or Dostyk and transit through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: entry crossings, documents, TIR, certification and consolidation explained.

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.

BNK container at a terminal, ready for shipping chemicals from China

Road freightOctober 11, 20267 min read

Shipping Chemicals from China: ADR, SDS and Packaging Guide

Shipping chemicals from China to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan: how to read the SDS, ADR classes, class 5.1 oxidisers, UN packaging, marking and the documents to request.

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.

Navy BNK tractor unit on a pine-forest mountain road, setting off on refrigerated transport to Russia

RoutesOctober 6, 20267 min read

Refrigerated Transport from Antalya to Russia: Fresh Produce Guide

How is refrigerated transport to Russia planned for Antalya greenhouse produce? Temperature ranges for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and citrus, cold chain rules, documents and transit times to Moscow.

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.