International Operations
From the supplier to your warehouse, methodically.
We connect your company to global markets with import and export solutions, supplier audits, production inspections and international logistics. We simplify foreign trade, from planning to delivery.
- WHO IT'S FOR
- Mid-sized and large companies that source from China
- WHERE
- Brazil · China · Hong Kong
WHAT WE DO
Your import journey.
Six stages, one after another. Tap any stage to see each step.
In Brazil
Know your landed cost before you order
Price, freight, taxes and margin for each new product or supplier, calculated before you order.
STEP BY STEP
- BriefingYou tell us the product, quantity and specifications.
- ResearchWe gather quotes from qualified suppliers in China.
- CalculationPrice in China, freight, insurance, inland transport, taxes and fees.
- ReportLanded cost and potential savings in a detailed report.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Each new product joins the portfolio with its margin already known.
- Shows the real cost of the imported product.
- Gives financial predictability before you negotiate.
In China
Find new suppliers
Supplier vetted, negotiation handled and production monitored through to completion.
STEP BY STEP
- AnalysisWe start with the feasibility study and the product specifications.
- NegotiationPrices, production lead times and commercial terms.
- PurchasePurchase order and contract finalized with the supplier.
- ProductionLead times and specifications tracked with the supplier.
- InspectionFinished goods checked with photos, videos and reports.
- CollectionWe receive or pick up the goods and hand them over to logistics.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Reduces the risk of fraud and financial loss.
- Ensures the supplier delivers what was agreed.
- You know what's arriving before it ships.
In China
Check the goods before they ship
The goods are checked before they leave China, with a report and photos.
In this journey, inspection is done remotely. On-site inspection can be booked separately.
STEP BY STEP
- SamplingRandom selection, following AQL standards.
- VerificationDimensions, weight, finish and function.
- PackagingLabels, codes and cartons checked.
- ReportTechnical assessment with photos and a pass/fail rating.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Problems surface at the supplier, not in your warehouse.
- If anything is out of spec, we help negotiate the fix.
In China · In Brazil
Ship with the right freight
Freight, insurance and documents, from the supplier to the destination port or airport.
STEP BY STEP
- ReceiptWe collect or receive the cargo from the supplier.
- Freight and insuranceQuotes from several sea and air carriers.
- Inland transportFrom the supplier or our warehouse to the port or airport.
- DocumentationInvoices, packing list and bill of lading.
- PreparationWe get everything ready for customs clearance to avoid delays.
- TrackingReal-time cargo tracking all the way to destination.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Reduces freight cost and avoids unnecessary payments.
- Avoids delays and fines caused by incorrect documents.
- Makes delivery dates predictable.
In Brazil
Clear customs without delays
Documents, tariff classification and agency approvals, through to cargo release.
Brazil only. Customs broker fees are not included.
STEP BY STEP
- DocumentationCommercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificates.
- ClassificationThe correct NCM code and applicable taxes.
- FilingImport Declaration (DI) or DUIMP filed with Brazil's Receita Federal.
- ApprovalsInmetro, Anvisa, MAPA, the Brazilian Army and others, when required.
- ChannelMonitored through to release: green, yellow or red channel.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Avoids holds, fines and delays at customs.
- Ensures legal and regulatory compliance.
- Keeps your commercial schedule on track.
In Brazil
Get it delivered to your door
Your cargo leaves the port or airport and reaches your company, fully tracked.
STEP BY STEP
- PickupThe cargo leaves the bonded area.
- TransportMonitored inland transport within Brazil.
- DeliveryAt your company's address, tracked and secure.
WHY IT MATTERS
- You don't have to coordinate carriers, ports and warehouses.
- The operation ends at your door.
QUICK GUIDE
Incoterms along the route
FOB: The seller is responsible until the goods are on board at the port of origin.
- SELLER UP TO
- MAIN CARRIAGE
- BUYER FROM
- MAIN CARRIAGE
- International Logistics Management
- Customs Clearance
- Inland Logistics
A plain-language summary of the Incoterms 2020 rules. The right term depends on the product, the transport mode and the negotiation.
WHY AWK
Four reasons to work with Awk.
End to end
From feasibility to final delivery, covering every stage of the import.
A base in China
Direct access to suppliers and logistics partners.
Real-world experience
More than a decade in foreign trade, across industries and on highly complex projects.
Integrated view
Tax, customs, logistics and commercial expertise in one team.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know whether a supplier in China is reliable?
Through supplier vetting and audits, plus a pre-shipment inspection, all carried out by our people on the ground.
Can I develop my own brand with Chinese suppliers?
Yes. Supplier search, brand development, production and import — with the supplier vetted by our people on the ground.
TALK TO US
Bring method to your next import.
Tell us what your company imports, from how many suppliers and in what volume. The first conversation is commitment-free.
