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Welcome to Baku – We Are The Transport People

Our number one priority is the safety and security of your goods and products, from arrival into our care, to delivery to the end user.

It is our job to deliver your products safely, securely and on-time, every-time. We build trust with our clients, and ensure confidence in our performance. Our team offers a personal, flexible service. We get to know you, not just your freight.

All of our staff are specially trained to ensure your products are in safe hands.

Recent Blog & News

Baku Gls Awarded TruckSafe Gold Standard!
February 2, 2022
Huge Congratulations to the team at Baku GLS for achieving another Gold TruckSafe Standard for excellent service! FTA Ireland TruckSafe™ audits operational compliance in the areas of road safety, haulage operations, roadworthiness, working time and environmental efficiencies. TruckSafe™ is available at 3 levels ‘Bronze’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Gold’. At Silver and Gold levels the standard focuses […]

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Export Customs Clearance: Advice For First Time Exporters
July 30, 2021
Selling to businesses outside of the EU? Get ready for a lot of customs paperwork! In this guide to export customs clearance, we’ll explain everything you need to know before you start selling goods internationally. From HS codes to Incoterms, we’ll list out everything you need to know as a first time exporter. We’ll show […]

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Tariff Codes for Clothing: HS Codes For Garments
July 29, 2021
What’s the right tariff code for clothes? If you’re exporting clothing from (or importing to) Ireland, which HS codes do you need to use, and why? Confusion over the HS code system is one of the most common complaints of Irish clothing exporters. There are dozens of different tariff codes for clothing, depending on the […]

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Free Trade Zones: A Beginner’s Guide
July 8, 2021
Free Trade Zones are customs-approved sites that offer tax breaks and exemptions to strategically-important businesses … but how do they work? In this beginner’s guide to Free Trade Zones, we’ll explain how these special economic zones work and why they exist. We’ll talk you through some of the pros and cons of running a business […]

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Re-Importing: Customs Rules & Reliefs When Returning Goods
June 30, 2021
When a customer in the UK (or any other third country) wants to return goods to you, what goes on the customs form? What can you do to reclaim any VAT and duty that has already been paid? In this guide, we’ll explain the basics of re-importing goods back into the EU. We’ll show you […]

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Preferential Tariff Schemes: Are You Paying The Right Customs Duty?
June 21, 2021
What are preferential tariffs, do they apply to your business and if so, how much money can you save? In this guide we’ll explain the basics of preferential tariff schemes: what they are, how they work and where to look if you think you might qualify. We’ll also show you why accurate paperwork and forward […]

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Binding Origin Information: What is it and should you get it?
June 4, 2021
What is Binding Origin Information (BOI)? Do you need Binding Origin Information to export goods to the UK, and how much does it cost? In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Binding Origin Information. We’ll explain how Binding Origin Information can help your business grow in the years ahead, and show you […]

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Customs Paperwork When Exporting To The UK
May 30, 2021
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 […]

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Hiring a Customs Clearance Service: A Beginner’s Guide
May 21, 2021
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 […]

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