How we work
From enquiry to shipment
A clear 17-step export process, photos of your load before shipping, and complete paperwork.
Export process
Four simple phases, from enquiry to delivery
Read the four phases below. Tap + on any phase to see its steps.
01 Phase 1Order & agreementWe agree the product, price and payment. 5 steps
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Enquiry
Share size, packing, quantity and destination port.
Buyer - 2
Quotation
Price, current stock photos and samples on request.
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Proforma Invoice
Formal PI with specification, price, Incoterm and shipping date.
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Payment setup
LC at sight, or advance TT with balance against documents.
Buyer - 5
Grading & packing
Hand-sorted, graded and packed with your label. Photos shared.
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02 Phase 2Loading & export clearanceYour order is inspected, loaded and cleared in Karachi. 5 steps
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Space booking
Container booked; vessel and sailing date shared with you.
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Inspection
Phytosanitary certificate from DPP. SGS or similar on request.
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Container loading
Loaded, temperature set and sealed. Photos and seal number shared.
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Export customs
Goods Declaration filed through WeBOC / Pakistan Single Window.
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Bill of Lading
Container shipped from Karachi Port or Port Qasim; B/L issued.
Shipping line
03 Phase 3Shipping & documentsThe vessel sails and documents reach you. 3 steps
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At sea
Container number and tracking link shared, with ETA.
Shipping line - 12
Documents sent
Invoice, packing list, B/L, phytosanitary and origin certificates.
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Documents released
Your bank releases the originals once payment terms are met.
Buyer
04 Phase 4Arrival & deliveryYour onions are cleared and delivered. 4 steps
- 14
Arrival notice
The shipping line informs you before the vessel arrives.
Shipping line - 15
Delivery Order
Present the B/L to the carrier’s agent and collect the D/O.
Buyer - 16
Import clearance
Your broker clears customs and the quarantine check.
Buyer - 17
Delivered
Onions reach your warehouse. We follow up on quality.
Buyer
Documents and terms
Clear paperwork on every shipment
Export documents
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Inspection report (on request)
Trade terms
- Incoterms: FOB Karachi or CFR destination port
- Payment: as agreed, by LC at sight or advance with balance against documents
- Price: quoted on request, based on the current crop
Ready for a quote?
Tell us the size, packing, quantity and destination port.