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Principal Counterparty
A single point of contract accountability. HS Sotra acts as principal, taking balance-sheet and operational risk rather than leaving buyers to coordinate a brokered chain of disconnected parties.
Global trade syndicate · commercial execution
ONE PRINCIPAL.
CLEARER EXECUTION.
We structure cross-border procurement around a direct, accountable counterparty, transparent landed-cost terms, and standardized pre-shipment quality verification.
Discuss a trade requirement →Our execution framework
ACCOUNTABILITY AT EVERY HANDOFF.
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Landed-Cost Execution
Transparent FOB, CFR, and CIF structuring with ocean freight and customs brokerage accounted for, and demurrage protection incorporated into the commercial arrangement where agreed.
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Verified Quality Control
Standardized pre-shipment inspections and quality audits coordinated through third parties such as SGS and Bureau Veritas, against agreed purchase specifications.
Commercial process · before shipment
MAKE THE LANDED SCOPE VISIBLE.
A trade inquiry becomes actionable when the technical brief, contract boundary, cost basis, and verification plan are explicit. Our desk works with the buyer and relevant suppliers to define these elements before shipment planning.
Product brief
Specification, origin preference, quality benchmarks, quantity, and delivery window.
Commercial basis
Confirm contract party, payment framework, currency basis, and agreed FOB/CFR/CIF term.
Quality plan
Set inspection timing, test or audit scope, acceptance criteria, and documentation with the selected third party.
Freight & destination
Review routing, ocean freight assumptions, customs clearance roles, destination port, and demurrage responsibilities.
Final obligations, freight cover, inspection scope, and demurrage provisions are defined in the executed contract; indicative inquiry terms are not a firm offer.
Applicable across our divisions
FROM ORIGIN TO DESTINATION.
Our central trade desk can discuss sourcing and contract structures for agricultural commodities, copper infrastructure, machinery procurement, hospitality supply, and other specialized industrial requirements.
Global trade desk
LET’S STRUCTURE THE INQUIRY.
Share your commodity or product, specification, target volume, origin preference, and destination market with our team.