Black Pepper - The Promoting Intra-regional Trade in Eastern Africa Project

Edventure General Trading LLC is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, focusing in   particular on   developing the   export capabilities of small and medium-sized businesses in developing and transition economies.

Parties in this step include the exporter, the   importer, courier service and   the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS). For new exporters the process starts with the exporter identifying potential buyers through international trade fairs or other sources such as google.  In existing business relationships, which is the case   in this BPA, the   importer starts with requesting a sample and   price quotation from the exporter.

There are four parties involved in this step: the exporter, the port terminal operator, the TRA and the shipping line.

This step is done in parallel with the previous one (2.8 Arrange pre-shipment inspection). The exporter reminds the port terminal operator to provide the container on the agreed date and stuffing place as per shipping order.

After the pre-shipment inspection has been done, the port terminal operator starts the loading exercise.

After the loading exercise is complete, the container is sealed with two different seals, one from the shipping line and one from TRA.

The port terminal operator moves the container alongside the quay waiting to be loaded onto the vessel.