Logistics • 2026-08-04
Container rates stabilise on Europe–West Africa lanes
Spot rates eased for a third consecutive week as capacity returned to the North Europe to Lagos and Tema corridors.
Africa • Europe • Canada
Trade facilitation you can verify before you pay.
JAPFET Merchant & Investments Ltd is a commission-based B2B service firm supporting procurement, supplier verification, inspection, logistics coordination and business matchmaking for buyers and sellers operating across borders.
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What we do
Services built around cross-border risk
Eleven service lines covering the full path from supplier identification to delivered goods.
Procurement Support
End-to-end sourcing assistance: specification review, supplier shortlisting, price benchmarking and order follow-up.
Supplier Verification
Legal registration checks, factory audits, capacity assessment and reference validation before you commit funds.
Goods Inspection
Pre-shipment, during-production and container loading inspections with photographic and written reporting.
Vehicle Inspection
Independent condition, mileage, chassis and documentation checks for used and new vehicle purchases abroad.
Construction Procurement
Sourcing of building materials, fixtures, heavy equipment and project consumables against BOQ requirements.
Textile Sourcing
Fabric, garment and accessory sourcing with sample coordination, quality grading and MOQ negotiation.
Trade Brokerage
Commission-based brokerage connecting buyers and sellers across Africa, Europe and Canada on transparent terms.
Logistics Coordination
Freight forwarder liaison, consolidation planning, shipping documentation and delivery milestone tracking.
Supply Chain Support
Ongoing vendor management, lead-time monitoring and contingency sourcing for recurring purchase programmes.
Business Matchmaking
Structured introductions between manufacturers, distributors and institutional buyers in target markets.
Document Translation
Commercial, technical and customs document translation to keep negotiations and clearance moving.
Industries
Sector knowledge that shortens sourcing cycles
We work with buyers and suppliers in the sectors where specification detail and verification matter most.
Construction & Infrastructure
Materials, plant and equipment sourcing aligned to project schedules and BOQs.
Automotive & Transportation
Vehicle, spare part and fleet procurement with independent pre-purchase inspection.
Textiles & Garments
Fabric and finished-garment sourcing, sampling and quality grading support.
Agriculture
Inputs, machinery and post-harvest equipment procurement and supplier vetting.
Manufacturing
Industrial machinery, components and raw material supply chain coordination.
Consumer Goods
FMCG and durable goods sourcing with packaging and compliance verification.
Renewable Energy
Solar, storage and grid equipment sourcing with technical specification review.
Healthcare
Medical consumables and equipment procurement with certification checks.
Education
Institutional supply, laboratory and facility equipment procurement support.
Procurement
Outsourced procurement desks for organisations without in-market buying teams.
Why JAPFET
An independent partner in every transaction
We hold no inventory and operate no warehouse. That independence is the product.
Independent, not a reseller
We hold no inventory and no warehouse. Our incentive is your outcome, not moving stock.
Verified before you pay
Suppliers are checked, goods are inspected and findings are documented before funds move.
Three-continent reach
Working relationships across Africa, Europe and Canada with local language capability.
Transparent commission model
Clear, agreed fees per mandate. No hidden margins buried in supplier pricing.
Daily trade news
What moved in global trade today
Rate movements, regulation changes and sourcing signals relevant to our clients.
Automotive • 2026-08-01
Vehicle import documentation tightens in several African markets
Buyers are being asked for expanded proof of condition and origin, raising the value of independent pre-shipment inspection.
Construction • 2026-07-28
Construction materials outlook: steel and cement watchlist
Input costs remain uneven across sourcing regions, rewarding buyers who benchmark quotes across multiple supplier countries.
Partner network
A vetted network on both sides of every deal
Suppliers, forwarders, inspectors and brokers working with JAPFET under agreed commercial terms.
Verified Suppliers & Manufacturers
Factories and exporters seeking qualified buyers in African, European and Canadian markets.
Freight Forwarders & Clearing Agents
Logistics partners supporting consolidation, shipping documentation and customs clearance.
Inspection & Survey Agents
Field inspectors performing goods, vehicle and factory assessments on our behalf.
Trade Consultants & Brokers
Introducers and market specialists working with us on commission-based mandates.
Trade Briefing
Weekly market intelligence in your inbox
Freight rate movements, sourcing alerts and supplier-market updates across Africa, Europe and Canada.
Contact
Tell us what you need to source, verify or move
Send a brief and our team will respond with a scope, timeline and commission structure.