Brokerage & representation
We act as your commercial broker and represent your interests — as the buyer's or the seller's side — for the whole transaction.
- Written mandate
- Single point of contact
- Interest-aligned representation
- Deal follow-through
Services & process
Brokerage, end to end.
From the first enquiry to the cargo at the destination port — one partner sourcing, negotiating and coordinating every step.
- 6 services
- 6-stage process
- Fees agreed upfront
Our services
Six services. One mandate.
Use us for a single step or the full journey — every service is coordinated by the same team.
Sourcing & counterparty matching
We identify and introduce producers, manufacturers, exporters, importers and distributors that match your product, volume and quality needs.
- Supplier & buyer search
- Company checks
- Samples & quality certificates
- Shortlist with recommendations
Negotiation & contracts
We negotiate commercial terms, pricing and supply arrangements on your behalf and help put them into a clear, enforceable sales contract.
- Price & quality terms
- Incoterms & delivery schedule
- Payment terms
- Contract drafting coordination
Transaction management
We administer the contract and coordinate communication between parties so milestones, documents and deadlines stay on track.
- Milestone tracking
- Document flow
- Amendments & claims support
- Regular status updates
Logistics coordination
Shipping, inspection, customs documentation and supply-chain activities — arranged through independent third-party providers where required.
- Freight booking support
- Pre-shipment inspection
- Phyto & origin certificates
- Shipment follow-up
Market research & advisory
Trade consulting, market research, supplier sourcing, procurement assistance and business development within the agricultural sector.
- Market & price insight
- Entry & sourcing studies
- Procurement support
- Partner introductions
How a deal works
From the field to the port.
Six stages, one accountable partner. Here is exactly what happens — and what you receive — at each step.
You → AgriLink
Step 1: Enquiry & brief
Tell us what you want to buy or sell: product, quality specs, volumes, packaging, Incoterms, target port and timing. We confirm the fit and agree our role and fee in writing before any work starts.
- Product specification
- Brokerage agreement
AgriLink
Step 2: Sourcing & due diligence
We shortlist producers, exporters or importers from our network and check company registration, export credentials and track record. Samples and quality certificates are requested where needed.
- Counterparty shortlist
- Company checks
- Samples & certificates
Buyer ⇄ Seller, led by AgriLink
Step 3: Offer & negotiation
We present firm offers and negotiate price, quality tolerances, payment terms and the delivery schedule on your behalf — keeping both sides informed at every turn.
- Firm offer
- Agreed commercial terms
Buyer & Seller sign directly
Step 4: Sales contract
The agreed terms go into a sales contract signed directly between buyer and seller. We coordinate drafts and amendments; payment runs between the parties through their banks.
- Signed sales contract
- Payment terms fixed
Independent providers, coordinated by AgriLink
Step 5: Inspection & shipping
Pre-shipment inspection, fumigation, phytosanitary and origin certificates, freight booking and export documents — arranged with specialised third-party providers.
- Inspection report
- Phyto & origin certificates
- Bill of lading
AgriLink until delivery
Step 6: Arrival & close-out
We follow the shipment, help resolve questions at discharge and customs, and stay involved until the goods are received and the deal is formally closed.
- Shipment follow-up
- Discharge support
- Deal closed
Goods delivered — deal closed
Paperwork, handled
The documents that move a cargo.
Agricultural trade lives and dies by its documents. We coordinate them with the parties and their providers so nothing stalls at the port.
Sales contract
Signed by buyer & seller
Commercial invoice
Value & payment basis
Packing list
Bags, weights, marks
Bill of lading
Title & shipment proof
Phytosanitary certificate
Plant-health clearance
Certificate of origin
Origin & tariff status
Inspection report
Quality & quantity check
Fumigation certificate
Pest treatment record
How we are paid
Clear fees, agreed upfront.
Our remuneration is set out in writing before work begins — no hidden margins on your cargo.
Brokerage commission
On completed transactions
A commission agreed in the mandate and earned only when the deal is successfully completed.
Agency fee
For ongoing representation
For clients who appoint us as their agent for a programme of purchases or sales.
Consulting fee
For research & sourcing projects
Fixed or scoped fees for market research, sourcing studies and procurement support.
AgriLink does not hold client funds and does not provide regulated financial services. Payments are made directly between buyer and seller through their banks, on the terms of the sales contract.
Our scope
Clear about what we do — and don’t.
We do
- Represent the buyer or the seller under a written mandate
- Find, check and introduce counterparties
- Negotiate commercial terms and coordinate contracts
- Coordinate inspection, shipping and documents via independent providers
- Stay involved until the goods arrive
We don’t
- Take ownership of, or title to, the goods
- Hold, transfer or manage client money
- Provide banking, lending or other regulated financial services
- Operate vessels, warehouses or customs brokerage ourselves
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
Do you buy or sell the goods yourselves?
No. AgriLink is an intermediary. The sales contract is signed directly between the buyer and the seller; we represent one side and coordinate the deal through to delivery.
Which side do you represent?
Either the buyer or the seller. Which side we act for, and on what terms, is set out in a written mandate before any work starts.
Who pays your commission?
It is agreed in writing in the mandate, together with the amount and when it becomes due. In most cases it is earned only on a successfully completed transaction.
Which Incoterms do you work with?
Whatever suits the deal — commonly FOB, CFR and CIF for sea freight, and others where appropriate. We help both sides understand the cost and risk split.
Is there a minimum order size?
It depends on the commodity. Most of our deals are containerised or bulk shipments; tell us your volumes and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.
How are payments made?
Directly between the parties through their banks — for example by letter of credit or bank transfer, as agreed in the contract. We coordinate the documents payments depend on, but never handle the money.
Can you arrange quality inspection?
Yes. We coordinate pre-shipment and, where needed, discharge inspection with independent inspection companies chosen or approved by the parties.
Let’s grow your trade across continents.
Tell us what you buy or sell — we’ll come back with the right counterparties and a clear path to delivery.