Trade Compliance

Making Cross-Border Agricultural Trade Safer, Simpler, and Fully Documented

The Problem 

Compliance bottlenecks are a hidden killer:

  • Missing export licenses or incomplete COAs
  • Falsified documents or unverified seller credentials
  • No pre-shipment inspection report
  • Contracts with unclear liability
  • Unknown or untraceable product origin
  • Tax or customs disputes due to doc mismatches

These issues lead to blocked containers, delayed payments, and legal or financial disputes that can kill a deal before it starts — or after it's already shipped.

Why Compliance Fails

  1. No Standardized Process

Everyone follows a different playbook — or none at all. This leads to inconsistent documentation and risk exposure for both sides.

  • No required document sets
  • No standard inspection protocols
  • No clarity on who’s liable if things go wrong

  1. Trust-Based Deals with No Safeguards

Most cross-border trades still rely on personal trust, which breaks down quickly under pressure — especially when documents don’t match or cargo is held up.

  • Fake exporters and unverifiable buyers
  • Disputes with no clear path to resolution
  • No financial safety net for buyer or seller

  1. Manual Work = Delays and Errors

Emails, WhatsApp chats, PDF attachments — compliance gets lost in the shuffle, causing missed steps and missed deadlines.

  • Port holds due to doc errors
  • Payment delays from compliance flags
  • Cargo at risk due to lack of verification

How Nowexo Fixes It 

Nowexo embeds trade compliance into the execution flow — acting as the merchant of record and ensuring all trades meet legal, financial, and operational standards before anything moves.

Here’s what we've built in:

  • Seller onboarding: license checks, trade history review
  • Buyer verification: payment screening, order matching
  • Mandatory documents: COA, contract, invoice, inspection, ID
  • Third-party inspections: SGS, Bureau Veritas pre-shipment checks
  • Escrow-tied contracts: enforceable terms tied to performance
  • Authenticity verification: document review + liability waivers
  • Escalation SOPs: dispute paths that prevent gridlock

What This Means for You 

As a buyer, your shipments come with verified documentation, pre-checked sellers, and escrow protection tied to compliance. No fake exporters, no doc surprises.

As a seller, your exports are backed by inspection, your buyers are verified before you commit, and your payments are triggered by clear delivery terms. No fake orders, no payout risk.

The Result 

Nowexo transforms compliance from a slow, risky obstacle into a built-in strength — so you can focus on supply and demand, while we handle the rest.

Trade faster. Trade safer. Trade with confidence.

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Nowexo has completely transformed our sourcing. We now reach premium, vetted suppliers without any subscription fees, and the live container tracking makes shipping stress-free!

Khalid Mansour
Processor

Nowexo gives us access to a broad network of quality suppliers, streamlining our operations. The hassle-free logistics and real-time tracking truly make a difference.

Amina Okafor
Wholesaler

Nowexo has made sourcing much easier. We’ve connected with vetted suppliers at competitive prices, and their hassle-free shipping ensures our goods arrive smoothly every time.

Omar Haddad
Food Manufacturer

Nowexo has helped our cooperative secure deals with serious buyers without the usual back-and-forth. With their global demand insights, we now know where to sell at the best prices, and their compliance support ensures we meet international trade requirements with ease.

Kwame Diallo
Cooperative Leader

Before Nowexo, finding reliable buyers was a struggle. Now, we connect directly with verified buyers who are ready to purchase, cutting out wasted time. Plus, their logistics support makes shipping effortless, so we can focus on farming instead of paperwork.

Aisha Khaldun
Agri-Producer

As a farmer, I used to spend too much time searching for buyers, but Nowexo changed that. Their platform brings serious buyers to me, and with their faster deal process, I get paid quicker. It’s a huge relief to sell without unnecessary delays.

Thabo Mugisha
Farmer

Nowexo has completely transformed our sourcing. We now reach premium, vetted suppliers without any subscription fees, and the live container tracking makes shipping stress-free!

Khalid Mansour
Processor

Nowexo gives us access to a broad network of quality suppliers, streamlining our operations. The hassle-free logistics and real-time tracking truly make a difference.

Amina Okafor
Wholesaler

Nowexo has made sourcing much easier. We’ve connected with vetted suppliers at competitive prices, and their hassle-free shipping ensures our goods arrive smoothly every time.

Omar Haddad
Food Manufacturer

Nowexo has helped our cooperative secure deals with serious buyers without the usual back-and-forth. With their global demand insights, we now know where to sell at the best prices, and their compliance support ensures we meet international trade requirements with ease.

Kwame Diallo
Cooperative Leader

Before Nowexo, finding reliable buyers was a struggle. Now, we connect directly with verified buyers who are ready to purchase, cutting out wasted time. Plus, their logistics support makes shipping effortless, so we can focus on farming instead of paperwork.

Aisha Khaldun
Agri-Producer

As a farmer, I used to spend too much time searching for buyers, but Nowexo changed that. Their platform brings serious buyers to me, and with their faster deal process, I get paid quicker. It’s a huge relief to sell without unnecessary delays.

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Farmer
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