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 […]
The Red Sea crisis was one of the big disruptions to supply chains over the past year. Geopolitical tensions made it risky for ships to travel along the Red Sea, through which 12 percent of global trade passes. Instead, cargo ships rerouted, travelling around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, which created longer transit […]
(Karachi, Pakistan) – Tradewind Finance, a global trade finance provider, has extended a $2 million financing facility to one of Pakistan’s leading rice exporters supplying to established food and beverage companies around the world. Pakistan is a top-10 exporter of rice worldwide, according to the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP). Last year, the country […]
