Services
REMOVING FRICTION FROM ATLANTIC COMMERCE
Trade between West Africa and the Caribbean holds massive commercial potential, but challenges like unverified suppliers, complex customs compliance, and fragmented shipping routes often create costly friction.
ACTLCG eliminates these hurdles. Operating directly from our dual hubs in Accra, Ghana and Nassau, The Bahamas, we serve as your boots on the ground—managing quality assurance, connecting pre-vetted commercial partners, and designing cost-effective freight pathways.
CORE TRADE SERVICES
Consultative Sourcing & Quality Assurance
We assist commercial buyers, importers, and brand owners in sourcing raw, semi-processed, and finished goods directly from ethical African and Caribbean manufacturers.
Our Process:
- Supplier Vetting & Factory Auditing
- Raw Material Quality Certification (e.g., Grade-A Shea Butter, Cocoa derivatives, Herbal Extracts)
- Contract Negotiation & Ethical Fair-Trade Compliance
- Custom Formulations & Packaging Advisory
B2B Buyer-Seller Matchmaking
Connecting verified African exporters directly with Caribbean distributors, retailers, hotel chains, and government buyers.
Our Process:
- Tailored B2B Matchmaking Sessions (Virtual & In-Person)
- Trade Show Representation at the AfriCaribbean Global Business Trade Show
- Sample Sourcing & Product Testing Coordination
- Escrow & Financial Settlement Facilitation Guidance
Cross-Border Logistics & Cost Optimization
Moving physical cargo across ocean and air corridors efficiently to minimize shipping overhead across our network.
Our Process:
- Trade Route Design & Carrier Selection (Ghana ↔ The Bahamas ↔ Wider CARICOM)
- Consolidation Services for SME Exporters (Lowering LCL costs)
- Customs Clearance, Tariff Advisory & AfCFTA / CARICOM Regulatory Compliance
- Warehousing & Hub Storage in Accra and Nassau
Onsite Showrooms & Product Displays
Physical showcase spaces located at our Pilot Hubs allowing locals, commercial buyers, and global tourists to inspect and order limited-edition products.
Featured Goods:
- Raw & Formulated Shea Products
- Indigenous Textiles, Kente & Luxury Apparel (AFH Collections)
- Processed Agro-products, Teas, and Natural Remedies
HOW WE WORK (THE SOURCING PIPELINE)
1. Discovery & Sourcing Intake
2. Vetting & Matchmaking
3. Logistics & Compliance Setup
4. Execution & Ongoing Supply Chain Management
DIRECT DONATIONS FOR SMALL-SCALE ARTISANS
Beyond commercial trade, ACTLCG supports micro-exporters, women’s agricultural cooperatives, and young artisans who lack the initial capital to meet international trade compliance standards.
Artisan Grants: Funding equipment and quality testing for rural cooperatives.
Trade Education: Workshops on export packaging, international shipping standards, and pricing strategies.