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Analysis from the trade desk

Market movements, regulatory shifts and financing perspectives — written by the people structuring the transactions.

CBAM in Practice: What Steel Importers Must Prepare for in 2026

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism moves into its definitive regime. We break down the reporting obligations and embedded-emissions data importers now need from mills.

18 Jun 20266 min read

Market Updates

Green Coffee Differentials: East African Origins Tighten

Arabica differentials out of Ethiopia and Kenya have widened on constrained supply. We assess the implications for forward buying and back-to-back structuring.

29 May 20264 min read

Trade Finance Insights

When Open Account Beats the Letter of Credit

Documentary credit is not always the optimal instrument. Here is how insured open-account terms can preserve buyer relationships without adding speculative risk.

12 May 20267 min read

Company News

GTB Adds Bonded Warehousing Capacity at Trieste

Expanded warehousing at the Adriatic gateway shortens transit times for coffee and spice flows destined for Central European and re-export markets.

22 Apr 20263 min read

Regulatory & Compliance

Navigating EU Organic Input Standards for Fertilizer Importers

Certification pathways under the EU organic regulation are tightening. A practical guide to keeping imported organic fertilizers compliant and market-ready.

3 Apr 20265 min read

Market Updates

Trade Finance Outlook: Liquidity and Rates into H2 2026

With policy rates plateauing, confirmed LC pricing is stabilising. We look at what this means for the cost of secured commodity transactions.

15 Mar 20266 min read

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