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END-TO-END TRADE PARTNER

From purchase order to last-mile delivery — without surprises.

We orchestrate imports, exports, customs, compliance and logistics so you can focus on selling.

Why Trading ProTips

International trade should be predictable: clear steps, transparent pricing and proactive communication.

COMPLIANCE

Compliance by design

HS codes, certificates, labeling and sanctions checks built into the flow to prevent delays.

NETWORK

Vetted suppliers

Audited factories, sampling, pre-shipment inspections and production tracking.

DATA

Cost & ETA visibility

Landed-cost models and live ETAs so finance and ops plan confidently.

SERVICE

One team, many time zones

Local coordinators in origin and destination, a single contact and shared dashboard.

Services

Start with sourcing or bring your own supplier — we handle customs and freight.

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Supplier Sourcing & Vetting

Short-list, RFQ, audits and negotiation to secure reliable partners.

  • Factory audits & capacity checks
  • Sample plan & quality gates
  • NDA/MSA alignment
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Import Management

POs, production follow-up, inspections and booking with carriers.

  • Packaging supervision
  • ASN & milestone alerts
  • 3PL coordination
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Customs & Brokerage

HS, valuation, special regimes and interface with customs.

  • Advance rulings
  • Certificates & permits
  • Duties & taxes simulation
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Ocean, Air & Courier Logistics

FCL/LCL, air freight, last-mile and courier for samples.

  • Transit-cost trade-offs
  • Demurrage/detention mitigation
  • Carrier selection
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International Buying & Selling

Safe payment terms, FX/tax handling and claims management.

  • LCs / Escrow
  • Against-docs flows
  • Claims & credit notes
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Trade Compliance & Certifications

Product safety, labeling, permits and sanctions screening.

  • Test reports & labeling
  • Dual-use screening
  • ESG documentation
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Costing & Market Entry

Landed-cost calculators, market sizing and channel strategy.

  • Price corridor design
  • Go-to-market roadmap
  • Profitability modeling
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In-house Training

Incoterms, packing, export costing and claims handling.

  • Workshops
  • Team certifications
  • SOP templates

How We Work

Milestones with owners, SLAs and exit criteria.

1) Discovery & Feasibility

Scope, regulations and Incoterm choice. Surface risks early.

2) Sourcing & Qualification

Short-list vendors, sample, test, negotiate and contract.

3) Ordering & Tracking

POs, gates, inspections and packaging compliance.

4) Freight & Customs

Route, carrier, docs, pre-clearance and fees mitigation.

5) Delivery & Improvement

OTIF, lessons learned and forecast/stock adjustments.

Industries We Serve

Playbooks adapted to regulated and fast-moving categories.

Medical & Rehab Devices

Documentation, UDI and careful packaging.

Consumer Electronics

Battery transport rules and rapid refresh cycles.

Food & Ingredients

Sanitary permits, cold-chain and bilingual labeling.

Industrial Hardware

Casting, machining, PPAP and traceability.

Operations Gallery

Snapshots from factory floors, ports and warehouses.

Case Studies

Open each accordion for impact metrics and approach.

Wheelchair components — lead time down 63%
MetricBeforeAfter
Avg. Lead Time82 days30 days
Defect Rate4.8%1.1%
Landed Cost-11.2%
Food ingredients — zero holds on first import

Sanitary permits, translated labels, pre-clearance and cold-chain milestones; clearance in under 24h.

Frequently Asked Questions

Open each item for details.

Which Incoterm should I choose?

We’ll model trade-offs. New importers often start with CIF/CIP, then move to FOB for better rate control.

How do you qualify suppliers?

Desktop due-diligence, audits, sample inspection and trial orders evaluating capacity, QA and finances.

Get in touch

Tell us about your product, route and timelines. We’ll reply within one business day.