Commodity Trade Services — Freight, Logistics, Finance and Risk
A physical commodity deal involves more than the cargo itself: freight, storage, payment and price risk all have to be arranged around each contract. Alongside the supply of agricultural commodities and fertilisers, FUSHKOV GCG offers buyers and producers services that can be combined into a single, coherent transaction.
How our services fit together
Every physical trade has the same building blocks: a product of agreed quality, a delivery basis, a means of transport, a payment mechanism and a price. Our services cover the steps between the producer and the end buyer, so that a counterparty can work with one trading partner instead of coordinating several intermediaries. Each service can be used on its own or as part of a supply contract.
Our services
Typical structures (reference)
| Need | Service | Typical instruments |
|---|---|---|
| Moving cargo from origin to destination | Freight and chartering; logistics and storage | Charter party, container booking, rail and port contracts |
| Securing payment between buyer and seller | Trade finance | Letter of credit, documentary collection, prepayment |
| Managing price changes between contract and delivery | Risk management | Fixed price, floating price, basis contract |
| Selling production over several seasons | Off-take and marketing | Long-term purchase or marketing agreement |
Reference overview of commonly used structures. The scope of the service, the responsibilities of each party and all commercial terms are agreed case by case and fixed in the contract.
Who we work with
Our counterparties include producers, processors, crushers, feed and food manufacturers, fertiliser producers and distributors, and importers. The services relate to physical trade in the commodities we supply — grains, oilseeds and vegetable oils, animal feed, pulses, sugar and fertilisers.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a service without buying a commodity from you?
Services are designed around physical trade. Whether a service can be provided separately is discussed case by case; contact us with a description of your project.
Can several services be combined in one contract?
Yes. A supply contract can, for example, include freight on a CFR basis, payment by letter of credit and a pricing structure agreed between the parties.
How do I start?
Send us a short description of the commodity, volumes, origin, destination and the service you need. We will come back with questions and, where appropriate, a proposal.
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Discuss your project
Tell us about the commodity, volumes, route and the service you need — we will propose a workable structure.
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