Verified sourcing
Direct relationships with vetted producers, mills, mines and refineries across multiple origins — so we can offer competitive supply with provenance you can stand behind.
Capabilities
The operational backbone behind every cargo
Sourcing, quality control, logistics, compliance and finance — engineered to make large, cross-border commodity trades predictable and low-risk for our clients.
What Sets Us Apart
Six reasons buyers trade with Deep Forest
Independent quality control
Pre-shipment inspection, sampling and assays by recognised third-party agencies, with quality clauses written into every contract to protect both sides.
End-to-end logistics
Chartering, container booking, stowage and port coordination across major load and discharge ports — your cargo tracked from origin to destination.
Compliance & documentation
We support sanctions screening, KYC and complete trade documentation, and we work to align shipments with applicable import, export and safety requirements.
Global network
Trading and logistics partners across five continents give you reach into more than forty markets — and local knowledge where it counts.
Structured trade finance
LC, DLC, SBLC and documentary collections for sizeable lots — structured to manage counterparty risk and keep cargo moving.
Quality & Logistics
Quality you can verify, delivery you can plan
Two disciplines decide whether a bulk trade goes smoothly: quality control and logistics. We take both off your plate.
- Independent inspectionSampling, weighing and assay by recognised agencies at load and, where agreed, at discharge.
- Optimised freightBulk or container, the right vessel for the lane — balancing cost, speed and reliability.
- Shipment visibilityDocumentation and milestone updates from booking through to discharge and delivery.
Trade Terms
Clear terms, quoted up front
We quote against Incoterms® 2020 and confirm minimum order quantities, lead times and payment terms in writing before any contract.
Incoterms
FOB, CFR and CIF as standard; FCA, CPT, DAP and others by agreement — quoted per Incoterms® 2020.
Minimum order (MOQ)
Typically one full container up to vessel parcels, depending on commodity. We'll confirm the MOQ for your specific grade.
Lead times
Indicative 2–6 weeks from confirmed contract and instrument, subject to origin, vessel availability and routing.
Payment
Irrevocable LC at sight, DLC, SBLC or documentary collection (CAD/DP). Terms confirmed per transaction.
Trade FAQ
Questions buyers ask us
Straight answers on terms, quality and process. Don't see your question? Our trade desk is one message away.
Which Incoterms do you trade on?
As standard we quote FOB, CFR and CIF under Incoterms® 2020. Other terms such as FCA, CPT and DAP are available by agreement. The applicable Incoterm, named port and rule version are always stated in the contract.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on the commodity. Containerised products can start from a single full container load, while bulk commodities are typically traded in vessel parcels. Tell us the grade and destination and we'll confirm the workable MOQ.
How is quality verified?
Quality and quantity are verified by recognised independent inspection agencies before shipment, with sampling and assays per the contract specification. Quality clauses and any rejection or price-adjustment mechanisms are agreed in writing in advance.
What payment terms do you accept?
We commonly trade against irrevocable letters of credit at sight, confirmed LCs (DLC), standby LCs (SBLC) and documentary collections (CAD/DP). Exact terms are confirmed per transaction based on commodity, volume and counterparty.
How long does delivery take?
As a guide, expect 2–6 weeks from a confirmed contract and payment instrument to shipment, depending on origin, vessel availability and routing. We provide an indicative shipment window with every offer and keep you updated through to discharge.
Can you handle compliance and documentation?
Yes. We support KYC and sanctions screening and prepare the full set of shipping and trade documents — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin and inspection, and others your market requires. We work to align each shipment with applicable import, export and safety requirements.
Put our capabilities to work
Share your requirement and we'll structure the sourcing, quality, logistics and finance around it — then quote clear terms.