Trade & Logistics
A physical trade only works when every handoff works.
Commercial terms, documents, logistics and settlement must describe the same transaction. Our role is to keep those pieces aligned.
Transaction architecture
From source to delivery.
Origination
Source, buyer requirement, specification and commercial objective are established.
Term alignment
Quantity, pricing formula, Incoterm, loading window, inspection and document set are agreed.
Operational setup
Transport, terminal or warehouse requirements and the responsible parties are confirmed.
Performance
Loading, transport documents, inspection, contractual settlement and delivery are tracked through completion.
Commercial terms
Settlement terms are part of the trade structure.
Payment and settlement arrangements are agreed transaction by transaction and documented in the relevant contract, taking account of counterparty, product, jurisdiction, banking, compliance and credit considerations.
FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF and other terms may be used where appropriate to the mode of transport and transaction.
Timing and banking mechanism are agreed contractually and depend on counterparty, product, jurisdiction, bank compliance and credit considerations.
Quantity and quality inspection may be built into the contract at loading, discharge or another agreed control point.
Commercial invoice, packing/weight documents, certificate of origin, quality/inspection documents, bill of lading or CMR and other trade-specific documents are aligned to the shipment.
Logistics
Sea, road, rail and storage coordination where the trade requires it.
The logistics model depends on the commodity. Bulk fertilizer and coal may move by vessel; metals may move in containers or trucks; energy products may require tankers, terminals and nominated storage.
CS International coordinates with relevant carriers, terminals, warehouses, inspectors and agents as required by the transaction. Service providers remain responsible for the activities they perform under their own contracts and regulatory obligations.