Step Forward Alliance
ABOUT US
Step Forward Alliance Ltd. specializes in agricultural commodities trade, connecting global suppliers and African markets. With seamless logistics and innovative solutions, we ensure reliable and sustainable supply chains that meet Africa's growing food security needs.
contact: +2 3 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 0 Level 6, Tower 1, Nexteracom Building, Ebene, Mauritius / info@step-forward-alliance.com
Step Forward Alliance Ltd. bridges global suppliers with essential African markets, including Nigeria, Togo, and beyond. Our mission is to strengthen food security across West Africa by delivering innovative trade solutions and ensuring seamless logistics from source to destination.
Agricultural Commodities Trading
Step Forward Alliance Ltd. serves as a vital link between global suppliers and African buyers, facilitating the efficient trade of milling wheat and other essential agricultural products. Our comprehensive approach ensures the smooth coordination of procurement, quality assurance, and logistics. By leveraging advanced trade practices and robust supply chain management, we deliver high-quality commodities to meet the growing demands of African markets. From sourcing premium-grade wheat from trusted suppliers to ensuring timely delivery to end buyers, our operations are designed to optimize efficiency and sustainability at every step.
Intermediary Services
Step Forward Alliance Ltd. acts as a reliable and trusted intermediary in agricultural commodities trading, bridging the gap between suppliers and buyers while ensuring every transaction is conducted with the utmost transparency and integrity. We adhere to international standards, including the rules and guidelines set by the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), ensuring the quality, safety, and legality of traded goods.
Our commitment to compliance extends to robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) measures, safeguarding all parties involved in the trade process. We conduct thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for every counterparty to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
By serving as the central point of coordination, we manage contracts, oversee documentation, and facilitate secure payment mechanisms such as Letters of Credit (LCs) and Cash Against Documents (CAD) arrangements. This comprehensive approach allows us to streamline operations, reduce risk exposure, and ensure that both suppliers and buyers can transact confidently in a secure and compliant environment. Step Forward Alliance Ltd. is dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on trust, compliance, and operational excellence.
Our commitment to compliance extends to robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) measures, safeguarding all parties involved in the trade process. We conduct thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for every counterparty to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
By serving as the central point of coordination, we manage contracts, oversee documentation, and facilitate secure payment mechanisms such as Letters of Credit (LCs) and Cash Against Documents (CAD) arrangements. This comprehensive approach allows us to streamline operations, reduce risk exposure, and ensure that both suppliers and buyers can transact confidently in a secure and compliant environment. Step Forward Alliance Ltd. is dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on trust, compliance, and operational excellence.
Logistics Management
From supplier to buyer, Step Forward Alliance Ltd. meticulously manages every stage of the trade process to guarantee timely and secure delivery of agricultural commodities. Our coordination begins with sourcing high-quality products from reliable suppliers, followed by overseeing rigorous quality checks and certifications, including Phytosanitary and Non-GMO standards.
We handle all logistical arrangements, including transportation, port operations, and customs clearance, ensuring a seamless flow from the point of origin to the final destination. Our expertise in supply chain management allows us to anticipate and address potential challenges, such as delays, regulatory hurdles, or logistical bottlenecks, minimizing disruptions and ensuring efficiency.
Comprehensive marine insurance coverage, including war and political risks, provides financial security for goods in transit. By maintaining transparent communication with all stakeholders and utilizing advanced tracking systems, we ensure that buyers receive their products on time, meeting agreed-upon quality and delivery specifications. With Step Forward Alliance Ltd., every step is managed with precision and care, delivering peace of mind to suppliers and buyers alike.
We handle all logistical arrangements, including transportation, port operations, and customs clearance, ensuring a seamless flow from the point of origin to the final destination. Our expertise in supply chain management allows us to anticipate and address potential challenges, such as delays, regulatory hurdles, or logistical bottlenecks, minimizing disruptions and ensuring efficiency.
Comprehensive marine insurance coverage, including war and political risks, provides financial security for goods in transit. By maintaining transparent communication with all stakeholders and utilizing advanced tracking systems, we ensure that buyers receive their products on time, meeting agreed-upon quality and delivery specifications. With Step Forward Alliance Ltd., every step is managed with precision and care, delivering peace of mind to suppliers and buyers alike.
Risk Mitigation and Compliance
At Step Forward Alliance Ltd., our robust compliance protocols are designed to ensure that all counterparties involved in our transactions strictly adhere to both international and regional regulatory standards. We conduct comprehensive Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence procedures to verify the legitimacy and credibility of suppliers, buyers, and any other entities involved. This includes thorough checks against global sanctions lists, financial integrity assessments, and reviews of corporate documentation to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations.
Our protocols also align with industry-specific standards such as those set by the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), ensuring the quality and safety of traded agricultural products. By incorporating advanced risk assessment tools and maintaining updated knowledge of evolving compliance requirements, we effectively identify and mitigate potential risks, such as fraud, sanctions violations, or operational discrepancies.
Additionally, our team works closely with legal and regulatory experts in the regions we operate, ensuring that all transactions meet local import-export and financial laws. These rigorous compliance measures not only minimize risks but also foster trust and transparency among all stakeholders, enabling us to build long-term, reliable partnerships.
Our protocols also align with industry-specific standards such as those set by the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), ensuring the quality and safety of traded agricultural products. By incorporating advanced risk assessment tools and maintaining updated knowledge of evolving compliance requirements, we effectively identify and mitigate potential risks, such as fraud, sanctions violations, or operational discrepancies.
Additionally, our team works closely with legal and regulatory experts in the regions we operate, ensuring that all transactions meet local import-export and financial laws. These rigorous compliance measures not only minimize risks but also foster trust and transparency among all stakeholders, enabling us to build long-term, reliable partnerships.
At Step Forward Alliance, we are passionate about fostering connections and driving progress in agricultural trade. Whether it’s facilitating the supply of essential commodities or ensuring seamless logistics for a critical market, we embrace innovation and sustainability to deliver impactful solutions across diverse regions
John Smills
CEO
Irma Johnson
COO
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info@step-forward-alliance.com
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