Strategic sourcing
We identify and qualify suppliers, compare price, lead time and reliability, and negotiate terms that protect you.
Deliverables- Supplier shortlist
- Cost comparison
- Supply agreement
Practice / LOG
Goods sourced, shipped and cleared without surprises.
We manage international sourcing and supply chains, with particular depth on the corridor between the United States and West Africa. One team handles suppliers, export paperwork, freight and clearance, and with our own USDOT operating authority we can haul freight ourselves.
What we do
Every handoff between supplier and site, managed
Most delays happen at handoffs: a missing certificate, an unclear Incoterm, cargo waiting at port. We own those handoffs and keep you updated at each one.
Export documentation
We prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and export filings so cargo leaves on time.
Deliverables- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- EEI filing
Freight coordination
We book ocean (FCL or LCL) or air freight, arrange insurance and consolidate shipments from multiple suppliers.
Deliverables- Freight booking
- Cargo insurance
- Consolidation
Customs clearance and last mile
With local partners at the destination port, we clear cargo and deliver it to site, including heavy or sensitive equipment.
Deliverables- Clearance
- Inland transport
- Proof of delivery
Freight hauling
We hold active USDOT operating authority, so we can haul freight ourselves: supplier pickups, transfers to port and delivery to site.
Deliverables- Pickup and delivery
- Port transfers
- Proof of delivery
Supplier and carrier risk
With our Cybersecurity practice, we assess the suppliers and carriers you depend on and build safeguards into contracts.
Deliverables- Supplier risk review
- Contract clauses
Incoterms
Who pays, and where the risk moves
We quote on whichever Incoterm suits you and make sure everyone in the chain understands it. The common ones on our corridor:
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| EXW | Buyer collects at the seller's premises and carries all cost and risk from there. |
| FOB | Seller loads the goods on the vessel at the origin port; risk passes once on board. |
| CIF | Seller pays freight and insurance to the destination port; risk passes on board at origin. |
| DAP | Seller delivers to the named place ready for unloading; buyer handles import clearance. |
| DDP | Seller delivers to the named place and pays import duties and clearance. |
Clients
Who we work with
Engagements are scoped to the organization. A first conversation is free and carries no commitment.
Healthcare buyersHospitals and clinics importing equipment and supplies.
Distributors and importersCompanies that need a reliable U.S. sourcing partner.
Project ownersConstruction and fit-out projects with complex cargo.
ExportersU.S. businesses selling into West African markets.
Insight
From our Logistics practice
Practical guidance from the team.
CIF or DAP? Choosing the right Incoterm for medical equipment
The Incoterm on your quote decides who pays for what, and where the risk passes. For high-value equipment, that choice matters.
Read article →