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Export Operations Hub·FOB / CIF Incoterms 2020

End-to-End Ethiopian Commodity Export Operations

Bridging Ethiopian agricultural zones with international buyers through verifiable laboratory standards, precision packaging, certified statutory paperwork, and electrified rail transit to Djibouti vessel berths.

Execution Chain

Our 5-Stage Export Process

A transparent, auditable supply pipeline ensuring maximum crop integrity and on-schedule maritime dispatch.

01

Origin Sourcing

Procurement from regional primary cooperative unions and licensed ECX warehouse delivery lots.

02

Grading & Cleaning

Sieving, gravity destoning, and impurity screening to achieve contract purity requirements.

03

Assay & Inspection

Batch testing for moisture, oil content, and purity with third-party survey certification.

04

Bagging & Sealing

Mechanized bag stitching, container desiccant lining, fumigation, and federal customs seal.

05

Rail to Djibouti

Direct electrified rail corridor haulage to Port of Djibouti berths for immediate vessel crane loading.

Assay & Purity Guarantee

Independent Surveyor Inspection & Testing

TMW enforces zero discrepancy between contract specification and delivered cargo. All export lots undergo independent third-party sampling and testing prior to container sealing.

SGS / Bureau Veritas Pre-Shipment AssayIndependent surveyor certificates of weight, quality, and condition issued at Adama.
Strict Moisture Thresholds (6.0% - 10.0%)Strict limits prevent condensation sweat, aflatoxin growth, and germination during sea voyage.
Statutory ECX Grade CertificateGovernment-recognized commodity classification validating origin zone and grade parameters.
Quality control laboratory inspection at TMW Adama
Laboratory Protocol

Composite sampling from 100% of bags loaded into each 20ft container before federal customs seal.

Packaging Options

Export-Grade Packaging & Moisture Barrier

Heavy-duty multi-ply bags, food-contact approved inner liners, and desiccants designed for maritime transit.

Standard PP Bags

50kg Woven Multi-Ply Polypropylene

Industry standard for sesame, haricot beans, and sorghum. Puncture-resistant and machine-stitched.

  • • Tare weight ~110-130g
  • • Double chain stitching
  • • Custom buyer stencil marks
Jute with Liner

Natural Jute Sacks with Poly Liner

Specified for specialty green coffee and high-oil confectionery seeds. Protects aroma and cup vitality.

  • • 60kg coffee standard
  • • Inner airtight GrainPro liner
  • • Natural biodegradable jute
Bulk Big Bags

1,000kg (1 MT) Industrial Tote Bags

Ideal for industrial crushers and flour mills requiring rapid mechanized unloading via overhead cranes.

  • • 4-corner lifting loops
  • • Bottom discharge spout
  • • 20 units per 20ft FCL container
Statutory Trade Dossier

Comprehensive Export Documentation

Every shipment is supported by complete statutory trade documentation compliant with UCP 600 Letter of Credit rules.

DOC 01

Ocean Bill of Lading (3/3 Clean on Board)

Issued by recognized international ocean carriers directly to destination port.

DOC 02

Certificate of Origin

Certified by the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations.

DOC 03

Phytosanitary Certificate

Issued by Ministry of Agriculture confirming freedom from quarantine pests.

DOC 04

Fumigation Certificate

Authorized aluminum phosphide fumigation applied before container sealing.

DOC 05

Certificate of Weight & Quality (SGS)

Third-party surveyor assay proving grade, moisture, and purity threshold.

DOC 06

Commercial Invoice & Packing List

Detailed breakdown of net/gross metric weights, lot numbers, and contract value.

Inland & Ocean Logistics

Adama Rail Terminal Direct to Djibouti Berths

Headquartered in Adama, 25 km from Modjo Dry Port, TMW routes containerized cargo onto the electrified standard-gauge railway line, achieving guaranteed 18-24 hour transit direct to ocean vessel berths.

25 kmTo Modjo Dry Port
18-24 hrsDirect Rail to Djibouti Port
Electrified standard gauge rail freight to Port of Djibouti
Direct Commercial Trade Desk

Request an Official Export Proforma & Spec Dossier

Submit your target commodity volume, preferred Incoterm (FOB Djibouti / CIF), and destination port. Our commercial team responds with indicative pricing within 24 business hours.