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Notes from the world of logistics.

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

Navy BNK reefer truck and trailer on a pine-forest mountain road, refrigerated transport from Turkey to Europe

Road freightSeptember 20, 20267 min read

Refrigerated Transport from Turkey: Cold Chain Guide

Refrigerated transport from Turkey for importers of fresh produce: how the cold chain works, temperature ranges by product, reefer trucks and containers, ATP certificate and the most common mistakes.

Container being transferred between ship and quay, a key step in intermodal transport

Rail freightSeptember 20, 20267 min read

Intermodal Transport Explained: Road, Rail and Sea in One Chain

What is intermodal transport, how does it differ from multimodal and combined transport, and when does moving one sealed container by road, rail and sea make sense for cargo from Turkey?

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.

Orange reach stacker lifting a navy BNK container at the port, container shipping from Turkey in progress

Sea freightSeptember 16, 20267 min read

Container Shipping from Turkey: FCL, LCL and Container Sizes

Container shipping from Turkey for importers and exporters: how a container move works, 20', 40' and 40' HC dimensions, FCL versus LCL, freight surcharges and choosing between Antalya and Mersin port.

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.

BNK-branded truck and trailer on the road to the border after customs clearance in Turkey

GuidesSeptember 13, 20267 min read

Customs Clearance Guide: Export from Turkey and Import at Destination

Customs clearance for goods from Turkey, explained for importers: export formalities, TIR and NCTS transit, EAEU and Central Asian import steps, duties and how to cut border waiting.

BNK-branded container loaded on a wagon at a railway terminal, rail freight from Turkey being prepared

Rail freightSeptember 12, 20267 min read

Rail Freight from Turkey: Advantages, Limits and Suitable Cargo

Rail freight from Turkey offers low cost per tonne and a low carbon footprint over long distances but needs road legs at both ends. We weigh the advantages, limits, block trains and suitable cargo.

Navy BNK tractor and trailer on a Mediterranean mountain road during a dangerous goods transport run

GuidesSeptember 12, 20267 min read

Dangerous Goods Transport by Road: ADR Classes, Documents and Checks

Dangerous goods transport under ADR, explained for importers: the nine hazard classes, UN numbers and packing groups, required documents, safety advisers, sea and rail rules and a checklist.