Our sourcing service offers two import options:
Direct FOB
For companies with the financial and logistical resources to receive coffees directly at their port of destination, or roasteries working with their own importer.
Direct Import
Ideal for roasters looking to forward book large volumes through our sister company, Nordic Approach.
Service Tier Comparison
- Direct FOB
- Direct Import
| Direct FOB | Direct Import | |
Economical option for companies who seek shipping directly to port of destination | Pre-contracted high volumes. Administration and import services included. Financing available. | |
| Minimum | 1 container | 100 bags |
| Offer sample preselection | Tropiq | Tropiq |
| Offer sample selection | Client | Client or Tropiq on client's behalf |
| Importer | Client selects | Nordic Approach |
| Contracting, shipping instructions, bag marking | Client of client's preferred importer | Nordic Approach |
| Shipping line | Client or Tropiq select | Tropiq's preferred shipping line |
| PSS approval | Client | Client |
| ARS approval | Client, within 28 calendar days per EU Coffee Contract | Client |
| Quality assurance on arrival | Client | Nordic Approach |
| Payment terms | Cash Against Documents | 30 days, financing available |
| Price | FOB | FOB + import fees + optional financing |