International trade for the plastics industry

We act as principal trader or sourcing partner, taking care of the commercial and operational steps of each cross-border shipment of polymers.

Container terminal with ship-to-shore cranes at dusk
Representative image.

Sourcing and supplier qualification

We identify producers and recyclers for the required specification, check documents and track record, and compare offers on a landed-cost basis.

  • Virgin producers and recyclers
  • Landed-cost comparison (price, freight, insurance, duties basis)
  • Know-your-customer and sanctions screening of counterparties

Contracts and Incoterms

Clear purchase and sales contracts: quantity and tolerance, quality, inspection, Incoterm, delivery window, payment and claims.

  • Incoterms 2020: FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP and others
  • Spot deals and term contracts
  • Title transfer and risk defined in the contract

Quality and inspection

Specification-based offers, samples, laboratory results and pre-shipment inspection by an independent company when agreed.

  • Technical data sheet and certificate of analysis per lot
  • Pre-shipment inspection and loading supervision
  • Photos and seal numbers per container

Logistics coordination

Booking, container loading, transshipment follow-up and arrival notices with the carrier and forwarder.

  • Full container loads (FCL) worldwide
  • Container and bill of lading tracking
  • Free-time and demurrage control at destination

Documentation and payment

A complete document set for customs and banks, consistent with the contract and the letter of credit.

  • Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, certificate of origin
  • Letter of credit, cash against documents or T/T
  • Document checking before presentation

Polybridge does not provide financing or banking services. Payment structures are agreed per contract between the parties and their banks.

From specification to delivery

  1. Specification

    You send material, grade, quantity, destination and target date. We confirm the technical requirements.

  2. Offer

    We match suppliers and send an offer with price basis, Incoterm, payment terms and lead time.

  3. Contract

    Purchase and sales terms, tolerances, inspection and documents agreed in writing.

  4. Inspection and loading

    Samples, lab results and pre-shipment inspection as agreed; loading photos per container.

  5. Shipment and documents

    Booking, tracking and the full document set: B/L, invoice, packing list, origin, COA.

  6. Delivery and follow-up

    Arrival, release and after-sales follow-up, including any quality claim.

Have a specification? Get an offer.

Send the material, grade, volume and port. We reply by e-mail with availability, price basis and lead time.