I have been an import-export consultant for over 25 years (I am NOT an intermediary) and my core professional activity consists in giving advice and assistance on all import-export procedures (customs clearance, insurance, transport, international payments, etc.) for correct, profitable and long lasting business relations between importers and exporters.For all my clients, both domestic and international, I am engaged in: - finding new customers, suppliers or trade opportunities,- assisting on site with order placement, - sourcing merchandise, - negotiating prices, terms and conditions, - assuring that the seller understands buyer?s requirements, - submitting samples for buyer?s approval, - keeping both the seller and the buyer informed on order process, - monitoring time and action schedule as production advances, - assuring correct packaging and carton markings, - assuring proper document preparation for L/C negotiation, - arranging inland pickup and transport practices, - promoting cargo consolidation to reduce shipping costs, - advising all shipping details, - coordinating L/C transactions and procedures.I am always interested in increasing my network of consultants worldwide on a cooperation basis: free exchange of information and any possible action whenever required.