Aerial view of cargo containers at port
Trade Workflow · 10 Steps

Procedures

While we have standardized procedures in place, our goal is to collaborate with our clients to achieve mutual agreement. We highly value your business and encourage you to reach out if you have any inquiries regarding the outlined procedure.

Container ship at sea carrying cargo internationally Every shipment runs through ten contractual checkpoints
01
NCND

Non-Circumvention and Non-Disclosure Agreement

NCND agreement is signed between all parties involved.

02
IMFPA

Master Fee Protection Agreement

Irrevocable Master Fee Protection Agreement (IMFPA) is signed between all parties involved.

03
LOI · BCL · ICPO

Buyer issues Letter of Intent

Buyer submits a valid Letter of Intent (LOI) with complete banking coordinates and authorization of soft probe and Bank Comfort/Clearance Letter (BCL) or Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO).

04
DC · FCO

Seller issues draft contract

Seller issues the draft contract (DC) and Full Corporate Offer (FCO).

05
Counter-signature

Buyer counter-signs with fresh BCL

Buyer sends signed and stamped DC, FCO with a fresh BCL confirming that the buyer has the capability to open a Letter of Credit (LC).

06
Final Contract

Seller delivers final contract

Seller sends soft and hard copies of the final contract to be signed and stamped by the buyer.

07
Non-operative LC + POF

Buyer issues non-operative LC

Buyer issues a non-operative LC and provides Proof of Funds (POF) to the seller's bank.

08
POP

Seller provides Proof of Product

Seller will provide Proof of Product (POP) to the buyer's bank.

09
2% PBG

Seller issues Performance Bond Guarantee

Seller will issue 2% Performance Bond Guarantee (PBG) to activate the LC.

10
Delivery

Shipment begins

Shipment begins as per mutually agreed schedule in the contract.

Questions?

Have inquiries about the procedure?

Every deal is unique. Tell us about your transaction structure and our team will walk you through how each step maps to your scenario.