Commercial terms made visible
Incoterms, freight and payment method are reviewed with the product price, not after the order is placed.
Service 02
International Sourcing & Import Management
Overseas supplier identification, commercial-term review, freight comparison and import coordination.
International sourcing adds another layer of commercial and documentary work: supplier identity, Incoterms, payment method, freight, and the cost of the goods once they are landed. APEX supports businesses in Pakistan that want that work organised before a commitment is made.
Markets such as China, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Germany, Italy and other regions may be considered. Market selection depends on the product, supplier capability, commercial feasibility and the import rules that apply. These are sourcing markets of interest. They are not APEX offices, and a market listing is not a claim of an established supplier in that country.
Included
What this service covers.
- 01Overseas supplier identification against the written requirement
- 02Initial supplier screening from available company and commercial information
- 03RFQ and proforma invoice coordination
- 04Review of EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR and CIF offers
- 05TT and LC process coordination with the client’s bank and advisers
- 06Freight quotation comparison
- 07Shipment follow-up against agreed milestones
- 08Import documentation coordination
- 09Landed-cost analysis so the comparison is not limited to the product price
Why it is useful
Benefits of a defined scope.
A landed-cost view
The worksheet separates product, freight and other identified third-party costs. Duties and taxes must still be confirmed for the actual classification.
Coordination without taking ownership
APEX does not act as importer of record or take title to the goods unless that role is separately structured and authorised. It is not the standard engagement.
Client control of payment
Supplier and third-party payments are normally made by the client. Bank instruments remain with the client’s bank.
Process
How the work proceeds.
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01
Define the import requirement
Product, specification, quantity, destination, target timing and any compliance constraints the client already knows.
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02
Screen overseas suppliers
Identify and make an initial check of suppliers that appear capable of quoting the requirement.
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03
Compare proforma offers
Review price, Incoterm, lead time, payment, packing and validity.
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04
Build the landed view
Compare freight and identify other known costs. Classification, permits and duty are verified with the relevant authority or a qualified adviser.
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05
Coordinate the approved shipment
Follow documents and milestones after the client authorises the supplier and the terms.
Questions
Before you engage.
Does APEX have offices in China, the UAE, Turkey, Germany or Italy?
No. Those countries are sourcing markets of interest. APEX is based in Karachi. Supplier locations are identified per assignment and are not presented as APEX branches.
Can APEX open a letter of credit?
No. TT and LC coordination is with the client’s bank and advisers. The banking relationship and the instrument stay with the client.
Who is responsible for customs classification and duty?
Import classification, permits, duties and regulatory requirements must be verified for each transaction with the relevant authorities and qualified professionals. APEX coordinates information. It does not replace that verification.
Do you guarantee shipping dates or exchange rates?
No. Shipping dates, customs outcomes and exchange rates are outside any assurance APEX can give.
Discuss this service against a real requirement.
Share the specification, quantity and timing. APEX will confirm whether the work fits a project or a monthly scope.
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