Pre shipment

Quality approval and claims

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.

Risk management and insurance

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.

Moisture migration and condensation control

Moisture migration and condensation control

This topic explains how moisture migration occurs inside coffee shipments, why condensation (“container rain”) is a risk, and the strategies used to protect green coffee quality during transport.

Sampling protocols (offer, pre-ship, landed)

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.

Pre-export QA checks

Pre-export QA checks

This topic explains the key quality assurance (QA) checks performed before coffee export, ensuring that lots meet international standards for safety, consistency, and flavor integrity.