Market insights
Practical notes on buying and selling physical commodities: documents, export controls, inspection and payment.
Antimony and rare earths: what export controls mean for buyersExport licensing now shapes how antimony and many rare earths can be bought. How to plan a purchase when the rules can change at short notice.
Buying organic cane sugar: the certificates and documents to ask forOrganic sugar sells at a premium, so the paperwork matters as much as the sugar. What EU and US buyers should ask for before a lot is shipped.
What to check before opening a letter of creditA letter of credit protects both sides only if the seller, the goods and the documents are real. These are the checks to make before your bank issues one.