White Papers & Research Reports

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White Papers & Research Reports

Our white papers and research reports provide deep, structured analysis of the most important issues in international freight and trade. Designed for logistics professionals, procurement managers, and supply chain executives who need more than news — they need actionable insight.

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In-Depth Freight & Trade Analysis

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Managing China-Origin Import Risk in a Tariff-Volatile Environment

A comprehensive guide to import risk management for businesses sourcing from China in a period of trade policy uncertainty — covering tariff classification, origin diversification, duty mitigation strategies, and bonded warehouse use.

 Download PDF — 24 pages

Research Report

Africa's Automotive Import Market: Tyres, Rims & Vehicle Parts 2020–2025

A five-year analysis of automotive parts imports into West and Southern Africa, including market sizing, key supplier countries, import duty structures, and logistics cost benchmarking across major entry ports.

 Download PDF — 32 pages

White Paper

Trade Finance for African Importers: USD Account Holding & Letters of Credit

A practical guide to trade finance mechanisms available to African businesses — covering USD account holding, letters of credit, documentary collections, and trade credit insurance for reducing payment risk in cross-border trade.

 Download PDF — 18 pages

Research Report

Cold Chain Logistics in West Africa: Opportunities & Infrastructure Gaps

An assessment of cold chain logistics infrastructure across West African markets, identifying the capacity gaps constraining frozen food, pharmaceutical, and fresh produce trade, and the logistics solutions available to importers and exporters.

 Download PDF — 28 pages

White Paper

Customs Compliance in Africa: A Guide for Chinese Exporters

A market-by-market guide to import regulations in South Africa, Namibia, Togo, and surrounding markets — covering HS code requirements, prohibited goods, documentation standards, and common compliance failures.

 Download PDF — 20 pages

Research Report

E-Commerce Freight from China: LCL Optimisation Strategies

A data-driven analysis of LCL consolidation economics for e-commerce businesses importing from China, including volume thresholds, transit time comparisons, compliance requirements, and the case for dedicated LCL programmes.

 Download PDF — 16 pages

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Yes. We welcome research partnerships with trade associations, chambers of commerce, and academic institutions working on topics related to international trade and logistics in Africa and the Americas.

Yes. Our research reports are based on our internal shipment data (anonymised and aggregated), published trade statistics from ITC Trade Map, UN Comtrade, and national customs authorities, and qualitative input from our operations teams.
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