International Trade Operations

Your operations in
complex markets,
fully managed.

Articatrade handles end-to-end import/export operations for SMEs worldwide — customs, freight, contracts, and trade finance — across every major global corridor.

Origin Destination

WE WORKED THROUGH PARTNERS WITH

Nikko LC · Valcambi · PDVSA · & others
What we do

Five services.
One point of contact.

We take over everything your team doesn't have time, expertise, or bandwidth to manage internationally.

Export & import operations

Full management of international shipments — customs, documentation, carriers, tracking, and problem resolution.

On quote

Freight brokerage

We negotiate and organise freight on your behalf, optimising costs across air, sea, and road.

On quote

Trade finance & documentary

Letters of credit, SBLC, SGS inspections, and all export documentation — error-free and on time.

On quote

Supplier & buyer management

Ongoing management of your international supplier or buyer relationships — communications, orders, follow-ups.

On quote

Customs compliance

Continuous monitoring of customs regulations, CBAM compliance, and tariff classification for your product lines.

On quote

Articatrade also operates as a Temporary Export Manager (TEM) — we embed directly into your organisation to build and run your export function from the ground up, on a fixed-term basis.

Where we operate

Global reach.
Local knowledge.

Markets we operate in

Europe
Middle East
Africa
Central Asia
Asia
Americas
Why Articatrade

Not a consultant.
An operator.

Most export advisors give you a strategy and leave you to execute it. We execute it for you.

8 years of real operations

Direct experience managing multi-million euro import/export transactions across four continents. Not theory — execution.

Based in London

International structure, English-law contracts, and a network that spans Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Africa.

Complex markets specialist

We operate in markets that standard logistics providers handle poorly — East Africa, Central Asia, and the Gulf.

No overhead, full accountability

Senior-level expertise without hiring a full-time export manager. Fixed monthly retainer, no surprises.

Case studies

Operations we've managed.

Machinery — East Europe

Italian manufacturer entering the Romanian market

A mid-size industrial machinery producer needed to ship equipment to Romania with no internal export structure. We managed customs clearance, carrier selection, incoterms structuring, and buyer-side documentation from end to end.

Market: Romania Sector: Industrial machinery Value: €400k+
Trade finance — West Africa

Letter of credit management for a Ghana import operation

A European trading company required full LC documentation management for a commodity import from Ghana. We handled all documentary requirements, SGS inspection coordination, and bank-compliant presentation to avoid payment delays.

Market: Ghana Sector: Commodity trade Value: €1M+
Cross-border — Belgium to Switzerland

High-value cosmetics shipment across Belgium and Switzerland

A Belgian cosmetics company required full operational management of a high-value cross-border shipment into Switzerland — including Swiss customs clearance, VAT structuring, documentary compliance, and secure carrier coordination. We managed the entire operation from origin to final delivery, ensuring zero delays at the Swiss border.

Route: Belgium → Switzerland Sector: Cosmetics Value: €5M+

Ready to move?

Tell us about your next operation. We'll tell you exactly how we can help — no obligation.

Contacts

+39 351 455 5758 info@articatrade.com