Trade & Logistics Services
Seamless Ethiopian export logistics and documentation
800+ Containers / Year
What Makes Us Different
Discover the key features that set our trade & logistics services apart from the competition
Direct access to Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
Door-to-port and port-to-port logistics
CoO, phytosanitary, ICO, B/L, and more
SGS, Bureau Veritas, Cotecna
Letter of Credit and trade finance support
Step-by-step import advisory for new buyers
Why Use Our Trade Services
Expertise you can rely on at every step
Regulatory Expertise
We navigate Ethiopian customs, ECX rules, and ERCA requirements daily — so you don't have to.
Single Point of Contact
One dedicated trade coordinator manages your shipment from confirmation to discharge.
Competitive Freight Rates
Our shipping volume secures preferential rates with major lines — savings passed on to you.
Risk Mitigation
We structure contracts to protect both parties: L/C at sight, CAD, or advance payment with performance guarantees.
Documentation completed within 48 hours of vessel loading; originals couriered via DHL.
Real-time container tracking and proactive ETA updates via email and WhatsApp.
How It Works
Simple steps to a hassle-free import
Tell us what you need — product, grade, volume, Incoterm, and destination. We respond within 24 hours with a firm quote.
We issue a proforma invoice. Payment secured via L/C, CAD, or agreed terms. Contract signed digitally.
We source the goods, prepare them for export, and coordinate third-party inspection if required.
Containers loaded and shipped. Full document set (B/L, CoO, phyto, weight certificate) prepared and dispatched.
We track the vessel and notify you of ETA. Post-delivery feedback collected to continuously improve service.
Trade Services We Provide
Everything you need for Ethiopian commodity imports
End-to-End Trade Facilitation
Navigating Ethiopian export regulations can be complex for international buyers. Mohan Import Export offers a full suite of trade services to make your procurement experience seamless.
What We Handle
ECX Brokerage — We are licensed to trade on the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, handling auction bidding and spot purchases on your behalf.
Freight & Logistics — We coordinate trucking from upcountry warehouses to Djibouti port, container booking, and shipping line negotiation.
Documentation — Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, ICO Certificate (for coffee), Weight & Quality Certificates, Bill of Lading — all prepared by our documentation team.
Quality Inspection — We coordinate SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Cotecna pre-shipment inspections as required by your contract.
Import Advisory — First time importing from Ethiopia? We guide you through Incoterms, payment terms (L/C, CAD, TT), and regulatory requirements in your market.
What Our Clients Say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our clients have to say.
“We've been sourcing Yirgacheffe and Sidamo lots from Mohan Import Export for five years. Their quality consistency is outstanding — every shipment cups exactly as the pre-ship sample. Their Q-graders genuinely understand what European specialty roasters need.”
Klaus Bergmann
Head of Green Coffee Procurement at Berliner Kaffeerösterei GmbH
“The Humera sesame we receive from Mohan Import Export consistently exceeds our purity specifications. Their documentation is impeccable — phytosanitary certificates, weight notes, certificates of origin — everything arrives before the cargo. That kind of professionalism is rare.”
Takeshi Yamamoto
Senior Commodity Buyer at Marubeni Foods Corporation
“What sets Mohan Import Export apart is their traceability. Every organic lot comes with full documentation from farm to port. Their organic certification programme supporting 50,000 farmers is impressive, and it gives our customers the transparency story they demand.”
Sarah Mitchell
VP of Sourcing & Sustainability at Allegro Coffee Company
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