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FOREIGN TRADE GUIDE #2 — SINCE 1983

Stages of Export: 8-Step Process from Proforma Quotation to Port Delivery

The 8 chronological phases of an international export transaction from proforma approval and factory inspection to customs exit and bank settlement.

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The 8 Chronological Stages of an Export Operation

  • Stage 1 — Inquiry (RFQ) & Proforma Invoice: Defining product specs, HS codes, MOQ, Incoterms (FOB/CIF), and validity.
  • Stage 2 — Order Confirmation & Payment Security: Signing the sales contract and receiving advance T/T or confirmed Letter of Credit (L/C).
  • Stage 3 — Manufacturing & Seaworthy Packaging: ISPM-15 fumigated pallets, shrink-wrapping, and moisture protection.
  • Stage 4 — Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI): SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek inspection for mandatory Certificates of Conformity (CoC).
  • Stage 5 — Vessel Booking & Container Stuffing: Loading 20' DC, 40' HC, or Reefer containers with certified lashing.
  • Stage 6 — Export Customs Clearance & A.TR / EUR.1 / SABER: Filing the customs declaration, Certificate of Origin, and Global Cargo Tracking Notes.
  • Stage 7 — Vessel Departure & Bill of Lading (B/L): Issuance of original ocean Bills of Lading and dispatch of shipping documents.
  • Stage 8 — Foreign Exchange Settlement & File Closure: Receiving payment via banking channels and closing the export file.

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With 3 branches in Turkey, regional trade hubs across Europe, the Middle East, Americas & Asia, 4 offices in Europe, and 89 distributorships across 25 countries, we provide direct export, raw material import, investment consulting, and supporting container logistics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and expert answers regarding Global trade, ocean freight, A.TR, EUR.1 & SABER certification, and port clearance procedures.

GLOBTRADIMEX provides turnkey foreign trade consulting, FCL/LCL ocean container shipping, FTL/LTL road transport, and express air cargo across 48 global markets spanning Europe & the UK, the Balkans & Adriatic, the Middle East & Gulf, Caucasus & Central Asia, North & South America, and Asia-Pacific.

A.TR and EUR.1 certificates grant preferential duty-free customs access in the EU and FTA partner states; SABER (PCoC/SCoC) is mandatory for Saudi Arabia; and ISF (10+2) & FDA filings are strictly required prior to vessel departure for the United States. GLOBTRADIMEX handles all regulatory filings seamlessly.

From Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin ports, transit takes 2–6 days to the Balkans & Southern Europe, 4–12 days to Western & Northern Europe, 5–15 days to Middle East & Gulf hubs, and 14–22 days to North American East Coast ports.

We utilize Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (Confirmed L/C), Cash Against Documents (CAD), and export credit insurance, conducting thorough buyer due diligence before contract execution.

Yes. For smaller volumes, we operate weekly LCL ocean consolidation and European/Balkan road groupage billed per CBM/LDM. For urgent samples and critical components, our IATA Express Air Cargo delivers within 1 to 2 business days.

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