--- title: Supply Chain Services  description: "Your Bridge to Origin: From farm-gate to roastery door—everything you need to know about bringing your favorite coffees home." --- [Skip to content](https://help.algrano.com/supply-chain-services-#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://help.algrano.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![1-logotop-1](https://help.algrano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-logotop-1.png?width=150&height=38&name=1-logotop-1.png) - [Back to Algrano](https://www.algrano.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Back to Algrano](https://www.algrano.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://help.algrano.com/kb-tickets/new) - Contact us Contact us Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.algrano.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Roasters: How to Buy on Algrano](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en) 3. [Supply Chain Services](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#supply-chain-services) # Supply Chain Services  ## Your Bridge to Origin: From farm-gate to roastery door—everything you need to know about bringing your favorite coffees home. ### **Can Algrano help me import coffee from a producer I know?** Your ability to import depends on the volume and the local infrastructure (Consolidators). Use the table below to check feasibility: | **Algrano's Origin Infrastructure** | **Required Volume** | **Roaster Logistics** | **Producer Needs** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Consolidator Available** | **\< 6 Tonnes** | **Consolidated:** Follows fixed [Shipping Calendar](https://algrano.com/learn/sourcing-calendar). | No Export License Needed | | **Consolidator Available** | **\> 6 Tonnes** | **Dedicated:** Flexible timing; on-demand. | No Export License Needed | | **No Consolidator** | **\> 6 Tonnes** | **Dedicated:** Requires volume for cost-efficiency. | **Export License Required** | | **No Consolidator** | **\< 6 Tonnes** | ⚠️ *Not currently viable for cost-efficient shipping.* | N/A | **Next Step:** Please provide the Origin Country and Volume to your Algrano contact to proceed. ### **What services does Algrano offer?** We provide a comprehensive supply chain management to move your coffee globally: - **Preparation Services:** If the producer requires **milling or other preparation services**, our consolidator at origin **might** be able to offer these. Please reach out to your Algrano team with your specific needs so we can check availability. - **Full Logistics:** Export documentation, import clearance, international shipping, and consolidation. - **Financing:** Tailored financing options for roasters (see below), with possibility to pay in another currency. - **Warehousing & Transport:** "Pay-as-you-go" storage and final mile road delivery. ### **What info is needed for a quote?** To receive an estimated quote, please share: 1. **Coffee Name** 2. **FOB Price** (Price agreed with the producer) 3. **Origin & Destination** 4. **Total Volume** *Note: Initial quotes are estimates. Final export costs (local handling/docs) are finalized between the producer and consolidator.* ### **What is included in the price?** We typically quote a **FCA price** to the destination warehouse, which includes: - **FOB Price** (Farm-gate + Export fees) - **Logistics** (Import & Shipping) - **Algrano Service Fee** - **Financing Fee** (If opted for) On top of this FCA price will be the road transport, either organized by Algrano or the roaster, and the warehousing fees. **Bonus Perks:** - First **30 days** of warehousing are **FREE**. - First **5 days** of financing during warehousing are **FREE**. - The **first release** from the warehouse is **FREE**. To have an estimate of the warehousing price, please provide your release pattern to your contact at Algrano. ### **What are the steps at origin ?** If the producer lacks an export license and their coffee requires consolidation (under 6 tonnes in a supported origin): 1. **Connection:** Algrano connects the producer directly with our consolidator at origin. 2. **Local Agreement:**  The producer and consolidator discuss **exporting costs, finalize local contracts, and confirm delivery deadlines to the port**.  1. The producer is responsible for delivering the coffee to the agreed point of consolidation. Therefore, the **FOB price should take these local delivery costs into consideration**.  2.  Both parties should communicate directly to agree on these details before finalizing the local agreement.  **Shipment:**  Algrano supports the consolidator in organizing the international shipment and takes over the contract responsibility from the point of export.  ### **How does financing work?** - **For Roasters:** Pay only at each warehouse release to helps manage inventory and cash flow. - **Payment Security and Pre-financing for Producers** - **Origin Payment:** Algrano provides payment security by paying the consolidator/exporter **Cash Against Document** when the coffee leaves the port of origin. The consolidator then pays the producer. - **Producer Pre-financing:** From the **second year** of successful engagement, the producer can apply for prepayment **Grower Capital**. - **Maximum:** Up to **70% of the F.O.B. price**. - **Timing:** Up to **6 months before** shipping. **Conditions:** Requires a signed contract with a roaster, no previous contract breaches, a low dispute rate, and a history of on-time delivery. ### **How do we sign the contract for the coffee shipment?** The contract is finalized digitally using the Algrano platform: 1. **Account Creation:** Both the producer and the roaster must create an account on Algrano. 2. **Offer Preparation:** Our Sourcing team supports the producer in creating the official offer on the platform and sending a **private offer** directly to the roaster. 3. **Review and Signature:** Our Onboarding team assists the roaster in checking and electronically signing the offer on the platform. 4. **Shipment Initiation:** Once the contract is signed, Algrano shares the contract details with the consolidator to begin organizing the shipment logistics. ### **What are the steps of the process ? ** **Step 1: Preliminary Check** Before starting, consult the "Can Algrano help me import?" **[feasibility table](https://help.algrano.com/supply-chain-services-#Origin_Infrastructure) **to ensure we offer services in the producer’s country and that the project requirements align with our current logistics capabilities. **Step 2: Introduction & Logistics Setup** - **Share Contacts:** Provide Algrano with the producer’s contact information and the specific services you require. - **Meet the Consolidator:** Algrano will introduce you to our local export consolidator for that region. - **Coordinate Export:** We will connect the producer with the consolidator to discuss delivery deadlines, extra services, and export fees. **Step 3: Pricing & Documentation** - Define Volume: The producer provides Algrano with the final FOB price and the total volume to be shipped. - Receive a Quote: Based on these details, Algrano will generate a comprehensive quote for the roaster. **Step 4: Digital Onboarding** - Account Setup: Both the producer and the roaster create their respective Algrano accounts. - Create the Offer: Algrano provides hands-on support to the producer to set up the official offer on the platform. **Step 5: Finalizing the Deal** - Sign the Contract: Once the offer is live and the quote is accepted, the buyer signs the contract digitally on Algrano to lock in the shipment. - [Producers: How to Sell on Algrano](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Supply Chain Services](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#supply-chain-services) - [Inbound Logistics](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#inbound-logistics) - [Direct Trade](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#direct-trade) - [Samples](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#samples) - [Price](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#price) - [Prepayments on future shipments (Grower Capital)](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#prepayments-on-future-shipments-grower-capital) - [Coffees and Offers](https://help.algrano.com/producers-how-to-sell-on-algrano?hsLang=en#coffees-and-offers) - [Roasters: How to Buy on Algrano](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Supply Chain Services](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#supply-chain-services) - [Direct Sourcing](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#direct-sourcing) - [Samples](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#samples) - [Pricing & Financing](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#pricing-financing) - [Contracts](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#contracts) - [Logistics](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#logistics) - [Quality](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#quality) - [Algrano Exchange Rate](https://help.algrano.com/roasters-how-to-buy-on-algrano?hsLang=en#algrano-exchange-rate) - [CO2 emissions](https://help.algrano.com/co2-emissions?hsLang=en) - [Back to Algrano](https://www.algrano.com/) [![1-logotop-1](https://help.algrano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-logotop-1.png?width=150&height=38&name=1-logotop-1.png "1-logotop-1")](https://www.algrano.com/en) Algrano Help Center Copyright © 2026, Algrano AG