Our services

End-to-end trade services, one accountable team.

Use a single service or hand us the whole chain. Either way you get a dedicated trade manager, clear written terms and regular updates.

Export Trading

We source, process and export quality goods from West Africa to buyers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Origin sourcing & aggregation
Grading to buyer specification
FOB, CFR and CIF contracts

Import & Procurement

We find, vet and buy from manufacturers worldwide on your behalf, then manage every step to delivery.

Supplier search & vetting
Price negotiation
Order consolidation

Freight & Logistics

Sea freight (FCL and LCL), air freight and road haulage with established carriers and real-time shipment updates.

Container booking & stuffing
Port & warehouse handling
Door-to-door delivery

Documentation & Compliance

Every certificate, permit and declaration prepared correctly the first time, for the origin and destination country.

Certificates of origin
Phytosanitary & fumigation
Bills of lading & customs

Quality Inspection

Independent inspection and grading through SGS, Bureau Veritas and other recognised bodies before goods ship.

Pre-shipment inspection
Lab analysis & cut tests
Weight & quantity checks

Trade Finance Facilitation

We structure secure payment terms that protect both sides of the trade, working alongside your bank.

Letters of credit
Cash against documents
Escrow and staged payments

Our process

How a trade runs with Talcora.

Each step has a named owner on our side and a written record you can check, from first enquiry to final delivery.

Enquiry & specification
Share the product, grade, volume, destination and timeline. We confirm specifications and requirements.
Sourcing & quotation
We source from vetted suppliers and send a clear quotation with Incoterms, lead time and samples where needed.
Contract & payment terms
A written contract with agreed payment structure (LC, CAD or staged), so both sides are protected.
Inspection & documentation
Independent quality inspection, then the full export and import document set prepared for your market.
Shipment & delivery
Container loading, tracking and updates until goods arrive at your port or door.

Documentation & compliance

Paperwork done right, the first time.

Missing or incorrect documents are among the most common causes of delayed cargo and demurrage. We prepare the full set for both origin and destination, checked against your bank and customs requirements.

Commercial invoice & packing list
Certificate of origin
Phytosanitary certificate
Fumigation certificate
SGS / Bureau Veritas inspection report
Weight & quality certificates
Bill of lading / air waybill
Form M & customs declarations
Letter of credit documentation

Incoterms we offer

FOBFree on Board

We deliver goods loaded on your nominated vessel at the port of origin.

CFRCost & Freight

We arrange and pay ocean freight to your destination port.

CIFCost, Insurance & Freight

As CFR, with marine cargo insurance arranged in your favour.

Quality assurance

Verified by independent inspection bodies.

Before goods ship, accredited inspectors such as SGS and Bureau Veritas sample, test and certify each lot against the contract specification. You receive the reports before you pay the balance.