Quality approval and claims
This topic explains how quality approval works in green coffee trade, what happens when shipments don’t meet contract specifications, and how claims are managed between buyers and sellers.
Market implications
Risk management and insurance
This topic explains the role of risk management and insurance in green coffee logistics, covering the main risks, how they are mitigated, and the insurance policies that protect producers, exporters, and buyers.
Sampling protocols (offer, pre-ship, landed)
This topic explains the three main sampling stages in coffee trade—offer, pre-shipment, and landed—why each is important, and how they ensure quality and consistency across the supply chain.
Importers, exporters, and direct trade
This topic explains the roles of importers and exporters in coffee logistics, how direct trade differs, and the benefits and challenges of each system for producers and buyers.
Spot vs forward purchasing
This topic explains the difference between spot and forward purchasing in green coffee trade, their advantages and risks, and how buyers and producers use them to manage supply and pricing.
Defect identification and counts (SCA)
This topic explains how defects are identified and counted in coffee according to Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards, why this matters for grading, and how it influences specialty classification.