Ziegler’s Trade Finance Services provide import working capital to help businesses bridge cash-flow constraints when importing or exporting goods across borders.
We simplify international trade by integrating your supply chain requirements with our in-house tailored trade finance solutions, delivered through a single point of contact at Ziegler South Africa.
At Ziegler, we understand that traditional bank funding is not always the most effective option. Increased regulation, tighter lending criteria, and reduced access to finance have made it more difficult for SMEs to secure funding through conventional channels. That is why we offer flexible trade finance solutions designed specifically for growing businesses.
Our trade finance solutions not only bridge the cash-flow gap between the time your supplier requires payment and the time your customers settle their accounts.
Our facilities are designed to support active importers. This enables predictable cash flow management without disrupting operational momentum. All facilities remain subject to standard credit assessment and approval.
Bridging the cash flow gap between supplier payment and customer receipt
Funding approved supplier invoices
Supporting structured and revolving trade programs
Structuring repayment in line with your customer payment cycle
Exchange rate volatility directly affects margin and landed cost. Through structured trade finance, Ziegler provides the flexibility to time supplier payments strategically. Where required, forward exchange contracts can be arranged to improve pricing certainty and protect margin.
This ensures full visibility of your total landed price in local currency before placing an order.
Upon delivery, a consolidated invoice is issued with per-unit analysis and structured payment terms aligned to your facility. Import decisions require clarity. We provide pre-order landed cost estimates including:
Ziegler integrates funding directly into logistics management. Trade finance, freight execution, and landed cost calculation are managed in a coordinated process, from supplier payment through to cargo delivery and final invoicing. This reduces fragmentation, improves visibility, and strengthens control across your supply chain.
We evaluate your trading model and structure facilities aligned to your import volumes and operational requirements.
Contact Charl du Toit to discuss your trade finance requirements.
