International Trade & Export Protocols
Managing large-tonnage agricultural commodity exports requires strict operational discipline, verified maritime laycans, and compliance with international trade law.
How We Coordinate Brazilian Commodity Exports
From initial requirement analysis to final vessel departure at Brazilian ports, our structured transaction protocol guarantees commercial clarity, rigorous product verification, and compliant documentation.
Product Inquiry & Specification Review
Buyer submits commercial requirement including target commodity (Soybeans, ICUMSA 45/150, or VHP), monthly/spot quantity in MT, packaging preferences, and target destination discharge port.
Commercial Quotation & Soft Offer (FCO)
We issue a formal corporate quotation or Full Corporate Offer (FCO) based on current Brazilian market benchmarks (CBOT / ICE Sugar #11 basis) with Incoterms (FOB Santos/Paranaguá or CIF Destination Port).
Contract Confirmation & Payment Terms
Mutual review and signing of the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Standard international trade payment instruments include Irrevocable Documentary Letter of Credit (LC at sight / DLC) or confirmed T/T terms as contracted.
Sourcing, Mill Allocation & Quality Pre-Inspection
Allocation of contracted volume directly from vetted Brazilian partner mills or state silos. Pre-loading quality testing and SGS / Bureau Veritas verification against contract parameters.
Vessel Nomination, Loading & Fumigation
Bulk vessel berthing (Panamax, Supramax, or Handymax) or FCL container stuffing at Santos/Paranaguá, comprehensive fumigation, and stowage under international maritime safety regulations.
Export Documentation & Vessel Tracking
Swift issuance and bank dispatch of full export documents: Ocean Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate (MAPA), SGS Weight & Quality Certificate, and Commercial Invoice.
Need a Custom Contract Structure or Laycan Period?
We structure multi-month supply contracts and single vessel spot consignments under standard Incoterms 2020 (FOB Santos/Paranaguá or CIF Destination Port).
Standard Export Incoterms 2020
We contract under universally accepted International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules.
Free On Board Brazilian Port
Seller is responsible for internal Brazilian transport, grain/sugar silo storage, customs clearance, and stowing goods past the ship’s rail at Port of Santos, Paranaguá, or Rio Grande. The buyer charters and pays ocean freight.
Cost, Insurance & Freight
Seller arranges and pays for export clearance, ocean vessel charter to the buyer's specified destination discharge port, and comprehensive marine cargo insurance covering Institute Cargo Clauses.
Cost and Freight
Seller coordinates export clearance and pays ocean freight to the destination port. The buyer secures their own marine cargo insurance from the moment of loading at the Brazilian terminal.
Bulk Carrier & Container Sizing
Depending on buyer storage capacity and destination draft limitations, we structure shipments using the following maritime vessels:
The standard vessel size for bulk soybean exports from Santos/Paranaguá to major deepwater ports across Asia and the Middle East.
Equipped with onboard cranes/grabs, ideal for sugar (ICUMSA 45 in bags or bulk VHP) discharging at regional ports without heavy gantry cranes.
Stuffed with 50 kg PP bags or bulk liner bags (~25 MT per 20ft container) for food processors requiring regular, smaller weekly batches.
Continuous conveyored grain and sugar loading terminals with draft depths exceeding 13.5 meters.
Standard Export Documentation Package
Dispatched directly via DHL/courier and bank-to-bank presentation under ICC UCP 600 guidelines.
Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L)
Full 3/3 set of original Clean on Board Ocean Bills of Lading consigned to buyer or negotiating bank, confirming cargo receipt and vessel sailing date.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued by MAPA (Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária - Federal Government of Brazil) verifying plant health, grain safety, and pest-free clearance.
SGS Weight & Quality
Independent pre-shipment surveyor certificate confirming vessel draft survey weight, moisture, protein, foreign matter, or sugar polarization.
Certificate of Origin
Certified by authorized Brazilian Chamber of Commerce confirming 100% Brazilian harvest and processing origin.
Fumigation Certificate
Certifies that vessel holds or export containers were professionally fumigated with aluminum phosphide or approved fumigants prior to departure.
Commercial Invoice & Packing
Formal commercial invoices referencing contract number, Incoterms, HS code, and net/gross metric weights per hold/container.
Ready to Plan Your Next Vessel Laycan?
Discuss discharge port feasibility, vessel demurrage/despatch terms, and payment instruments with our desk.