Testing, inspection and documents for each contract
Every batch is lab tested, and every load is inspected by our team and a third-party agency before the container is sealed.
What we check and what you receive
Lab testing
Pre-shipment analysis by a third-party lab. Typical tests (full list on each product page):
Inspection at loading
By SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas or your nominated agency, as agreed in the contract. Covers:
- Quality against the contract specification
- Weight and bag count
- Packing and marking
- Container condition and loading
Documents
Standard set (final list per contract):
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Inspection certificate (quality, weight, packing) and lab report
- Certificate of origin (preferential form where a trade agreement applies, e.g. Form D, Form E)
- Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates (sesame and rice)
- Insurance certificate (CIF)
Packing and loading per 20ft container
| Product | Packing | Approx. per 20ft |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame seeds | 25 kg PP / paper | 18–19 MT |
| Pakistani rice | 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 kg | 25 MT |
| Thai rice | 5 / 25 / 50 kg | 25 MT |
| Sugar | 50 kg | 25 MT |
Approximate; depends on packing and container. Confirmed in each offer. Full specs on the Products page.
FOB, CFR or CIF
- FOB
- Loaded on board at the origin port. Buyer arranges freight and insurance.
- CFR
- We arrange ocean freight to your destination port. Buyer arranges insurance.
- CIF
- We arrange ocean freight and marine insurance (minimum ICC C, 110% of invoice value unless agreed otherwise) to your destination port.
Under all three terms (Incoterms® 2020), risk passes to the buyer once the goods are loaded on board at the origin port.
| Origin ports | Karachi and Port Qasim (Pakistan), Bangkok and Laem Chabang (Thailand). Sugar from its origin port. |
|---|---|
| Destination ports | Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Main ports: Port Klang, Singapore, Busan, Shanghai, Jebel Ali, Dammam, Mombasa, Rotterdam. Others on request. |
Payment through banks
LC at sight
Irrevocable letter of credit at sight under UCP 600, issued or confirmed by a bank acceptable to us. Paid against compliant documents.
CAD
Cash against documents. Original documents are released through the banks on payment.
We never ask for upfront fees and do not trade on SBLC, POF or BCL procedures. All payments go through banks.
Common questions
What is the minimum order?
One 20ft container per product and grade.
Can I get samples?
Yes, samples are available on request. Tell us the product, grade and delivery address.
Which inspection agency do you use?
SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas, or the agency you nominate. It is agreed in the contract.
What payment terms do you accept?
Irrevocable LC at sight or CAD (cash against documents), through banks only.
How long until shipment?
It depends on product, mill stock and vessel bookings. The shipment period is stated in every written offer.
Can you pack under our brand?
Yes for rice and sugar bags, on request. Send your artwork with the enquiry.
Need a price offer?
Tell us the product, quantity, packing and destination port.