International Triangulation

Operational Service

International triangulation is a foreign trade strategy involving three parties located in different countries: the manufacturer or supplier, their intermediary company, and the final customer or buyer. The key feature is that the goods travel directly from the country of origin to the final destination, without physically passing through the intermediary country.

Intradecon acts as the operator that orchestrates the entire chain: coordinating the order with the international supplier, managing the documentation, supervising the shipment and guaranteeing delivery on time and in the correct manner, protecting the confidentiality of its commercial margins from the end customer.

Seven specialized capabilities: 

1. Purchase Order Coordination: We manage the entire process of issuing, negotiating, and confirming purchase orders with your international supplier. We verify commercial terms, delivery times, product specifications, and payment terms, ensuring that every purchase is contractually protected from the outset.

2. Shipment Tracking: Real-time traceability from the moment your cargo leaves the supplier's warehouse until it arrives at your facility. We monitor maritime, air, and land transit, manage any issues with the shipping line or freight forwarder, and proactively inform you of any deviations from agreed-upon delivery times.

3. Incoterms Consulting: We work with you to select the most favorable Incoterm for your operation, considering your logistics capacity, the supplier's profile, and the nature of the product. An incorrect selection can lead to hidden risks and costs that erode your profit margin. We analyze EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP, and all current Incoterms 2020 terms.

4. International Supplier Sourcing: If your company does not have established international suppliers, our network of contacts in Asia, Europe, and the Americas provides access to qualified manufacturers. We conduct strategic sourcing, verify the supplier's reputation, compare market prices, and negotiate preferential terms on your behalf.

5. Verification of Approvals: We proactively identify all the approvals and permits required for your product from entities such as ICA, INVIMA, the Ministry of Commerce, and other regulatory authorities. We manage the corresponding procedures and verify that the documentation is in order before the shipment departs, preventing delays.

6. Pre-settlement and Settlement of Costs: Before you confirm the transaction, we provide you with a detailed pre-settlement with all total and unit import costs: FOB value, international freight, insurance, tariffs, import VAT, agency fees, storage, inland transport, and other related expenses. No surprises at the end. With this information, you can make purchasing decisions based on verified profitability.

7. Analysis of Logistics Options: We evaluate and compare all available transportation alternatives: FCL and LCL maritime, air, land, and multimodal, both domestically and internationally. We analyze routes, transit times, shipping and airline rates, ports of entry, and internal distribution costs to design the most efficient and cost-effective logistics solution for your product and value chain.

This is how a triangulation transaction with Intradecon works:

1. Diagnosis and pre-settlement: We analyze the product, origin, destination, and commercial terms. We provide you with a pre-settlement with total and unit costs before committing to the transaction.

2. Incoterm and supplier selection: We define the optimal Incoterm and, if necessary, identify and verify international suppliers in your product category.

3. Order coordination: We issue the purchase order, verify contractual terms, and confirm shipping dates with the supplier.

4. Document management and approvals: We prepare and verify all export and import documentation and process the required approvals with Colombian regulatory agencies.

5. Shipment tracking: Real-time monitoring of international transit with proactive alerts for any incidents or deviations from the agreed-upon timelines.

6. Nationalization and delivery: We manage the customs process in Colombia, the final settlement of taxes and the internal distribution logistics to your warehouse or point of use.

Why companies choose triangulation with us:

1. Reduced logistics costs: Cargo travels directly from origin to destination, eliminating transshipments, intermediate storage, and additional handling costs.

2. Protection of your profit margin: We coordinate the operation so that the end customer never knows the purchase price from the supplier, protecting your competitive position.

3. Guaranteed regulatory compliance: We verify all approvals, DIAN and ICA/INVIMA requirements before shipment, eliminating the risk of customs delays.

4. Decisions based on real costs: Complete pre-settlement before committing to the operation allows you to know the true unit cost of each imported product.

5. Access to new markets and suppliers: If you don't have a supplier, we'll find one for you. Our international network opens doors to markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

6. A single point of contact: A specialized team manages the entire operation. You don't coordinate with multiple suppliers; We do it for you.

7. Flexibility for all sizes of businesses: From the first import for an exporting SME to recurring operations for medium-sized companies with multiple suppliers.

8. Consulting with ESG and fair trade criteria: As a B Corp, we prioritize suppliers with responsible practices and help you document compliance for demanding international buyers.

"In international triangulation, the difference between a profitable and a costly operation isn't the price of the product; it's the quality of the operator coordinating the supply chain." Certified B Corporation™