In international trade, offering competitive payment terms is often necessary to win business. Many exporters sell goods to overseas buyers on open-account terms ranging from 30 to 120 days. While this approach helps maintain competitiveness, it also introduces credit risk. Once goods have been shipped and invoices issued, exporters must rely on the buyer’s ability […]
Retailers in the apparel industry often operate on extended payment terms that can range from 60 to 120 days. While these terms are standard across global supply chains, they create significant cash flow pressure for manufacturers and exporters who must finance production long before payment arrives. For apparel exporters, managing these extended payment cycles requires […]
Exporters operating in global markets often face a familiar challenge: delivering goods today while waiting weeks or even months to receive payment. In many industries, buyers expect suppliers to offer open-account payment terms ranging from 60 to 120 days. While these terms help buyers manage their own cash flow, they create a working capital gap for […]
(Mönchengladbach, Germany) – Tradewind Finance, an international trade finance provider, is excited to be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This milestone commemorates twenty-five years of serving exporters, importers, manufacturers and more with innovative liquidity solutions to grow and succeed. Tradewind was founded in 2000 in Germany with the mission to help suppliers bridge cash […]
by Soheil Zali, Regional CEO Middle East & South Asia and Florian Walther, Pakistan Representative at the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK UAE) Recent adjustments to U.S. tariff policy—currently in a brief grace period before taking full effect and still subject to change through ongoing negotiations—have sparked renewed discussion about the […]
Originally published on BusinessFocus Business News | By Linus Lau on 12 May 2025 In the fast-paced race of global trade, exporters are like finely-tuned machines—only when cash flow runs smoothly can they keep moving forward steadily. But the reality is often harsh: delayed payments after shipment, difficulty assessing buyer risk, and tedious accounts receivable […]
This article was originally published on the European American Chamber of Commerce – New York website International trade has a way of keeping you on your toes – and trade involving auto parts is no exception. With recent tariff announcements from the U.S., automakers and auto parts suppliers are facing a new set of questions […]
The recent announcement of new US tariffs has reignited global concerns about rising costs, supply chain delays, and shifting trade dynamics. Exporters around the world are watching closely, uncertain about how these changes might affect their access to the US market, their margins, and their buyer relationships. While most conversations focus on the problems – […]
Tradewind Finance, a global leader in trade finance solutions, has successfully completed a USD 600,000 credit facility for a Hong Kong-based home textile manufacturer. Specializing in innovative and high-quality home textile products, the manufacturer is taking full advantage of the export factoring facility to support its exports to Europe, America, and the Middle East. With […]
