Global Trade, Connected. From Product Discovery to Final Delivery.

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The right trade. The right partners. The right way.

TP4 brings buyers, suppliers, products, markets, finance and logistics together so international trade is easier to organize from requirement to delivery.

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A TP4 trade moves from buyer to product, supplier, finance, logistics, shipment and delivery.

Built for global trade.

Built to connect businesses, products and trade requirements across global markets.

Explore global markets

200+Built for 200+ markets

  • 8Trade categories
  • 48Product groups
  • 27Product guides
  • 35Country guides
  • 5Regions covered

Trade categories

Categories We Trade

Explore products, materials and commodities across global industries.

8 categories 48 product groups 27 product guides

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One platform.
Every critical trade connection.

International trade rarely depends on one connection. TP4 brings the important pieces together so buyers and suppliers can focus on the transaction instead of coordinating everything separately.

  1. Buyer A business with a requirement: what, how much, where and when.
  2. Product The requirement becomes a clear product specification.
  3. Supplier Suitable suppliers are identified and approached.
  4. Verification Business and trade information is reviewed before terms.
  5. Finance Eligible trades are connected with finance options.
  6. Logistics Freight, documents and port handling are lined up.
  7. Shipment The cargo moves by sea, air or road.
  8. Delivery Goods arrive and the trade closes out.

Start with your goal

What are you looking to do?

Pick the journey that fits your business. Each one shows what happens next, what to have ready, and lets you start right here.

Find products and suppliers for your requirement.

  1. 01Describe the product and where it must arrive.
  2. 02TP4 matches suppliers on grade, capacity and origin.
  3. 03You compare clear offers and agree terms.

Have ready

  • Specification or grade
  • Quantity
  • Destination
  • Target date

Connect your products with potential international demand.

  1. 01Share the product, capacity and target markets.
  2. 02TP4 reviews it against real buying requirements.
  3. 03Relevant buyers are introduced through TP4.

Have ready

  • Product specification
  • Monthly capacity
  • Origin
  • Certifications

Tell TP4 what you need and where you need it.

  1. 01State the product and the standard it must meet.
  2. 02TP4 builds a shortlist and reviews business information.
  3. 03You choose the supplier and move to terms.

Have ready

  • Standard or reference grade
  • Volume
  • Delivery term
  • Documents needed

Share your product and target market.

  1. 01Tell TP4 what you offer and where you want to sell.
  2. 02TP4 looks for demand in the markets you name.
  3. 03Interested buyers are connected through TP4.

Have ready

  • Product and grade
  • Volume
  • Price basis
  • Target markets
Large distribution warehouse stocked with goods

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Container ship being worked under port cranes

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Engineer working at a production line

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Two business people shaking hands

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Trade services

Everything your trade needs, connected.

Six services, one relationship. Scroll through to see what each one does inside a real trade.

01

Product sourcing

A vague request gets vague quotes. TP4 turns your requirement into a specification suppliers can price, then maps where it can be sourced.

  • Specification written to the right standard
  • Origins compared on price, quality and timing
  • Shortlist of suppliers who actually fit
Learn more about product sourcing

02

Buyer matching

Suppliers do not need more leads. They need the right ones. TP4 puts your product in front of buyers whose grade, volume and destination fit.

  • Matched on grade, volume and market
  • Introductions through TP4, not cold lists
  • Your contact details stay private
Learn more about buyer matching

03

Trade finance

Good trades stall when cash is tied up between paying a supplier and being paid. TP4 connects eligible trades with finance partners.

  • Purchase finance and working capital
  • Transaction and receivable support
  • Approval always decided by the provider
Learn more about trade finance

04

Logistics

The trade is not done when the order is signed. TP4 plans the freight around the deal: mode, port, documents and delivery.

  • Ocean, air and road options
  • Port, inspection and loading coordination
  • Milestone updates to the parties
Learn more about logistics

05

Global brokerage

One intermediary holds the middle, so buyer and supplier each deal with one coordinated counterpart instead of a dozen loose ends.

  • Terms negotiated in one place
  • Both sides informed at every step
  • Clear role agreed in writing
Learn more about global brokerage

06

Documentation

Banks pay and customs clear on paper. TP4 coordinates the document set so the invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificates agree.

  • Checked against the contract
  • Consistent across every document
  • Ready before the cargo arrives
Learn more about documentation

How it works · 7 stages

From requirement to delivery.

Every TP4 trade follows the same seven stages. Keep scrolling and the route walks you through them, from the first message to the final delivery.

  1. Stage 01: Requirement

    Tell us what you need.

    Product, specification, quantity, destination and timing. If you are selling, the same detail about what you have. A short form is enough to start.

  2. Stage 02: Discovery

    Identify relevant products and market options.

    TP4 reviews the requirement and looks at where the product is made, which markets supply it and what is realistic on price, volume and timing.

  3. Stage 03: Matching

    Connect suitable buyers and suppliers.

    Buyers and suppliers are matched on specification, capacity, location and commercial fit, not just on product name.

  4. Stage 04: Verification

    Review relevant business and trade information.

    Company details, product documents and trade history are reviewed as appropriate to the transaction, before commercial terms are agreed.

  5. Stage 05: Commercial terms

    Coordinate key transaction details.

    Price basis, delivery terms, payment terms, inspection and documents are set out so both sides are agreeing to the same thing.

  6. Stage 06: Finance + Logistics

    Connect eligible financing and shipping requirements.

    Where needed, the trade is connected with finance partners and with freight, port and documentation support.

  7. Stage 07: Shipment + Delivery

    Move the transaction toward completion.

    The shipment is coordinated through loading, transit and arrival, with documents and communication kept in one place.

Trade lanes · simulation

Trade without borders.

Five voyages, moving as you watch. Every lane joins two markets and many parties. Choose a role to see which part of the voyage it owns.

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This role ownsDestination · ProductBuyers own what must arrive, in what grade, where and by when.
  • INNSANhava ShevaIndia
    KEMBAMombasaKenya
    LoadingDay 0 / 14 · Ocean FCL
  • VNSGNHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
    DEHAMHamburgGermany
    LoadingDay 0 / 30 · Ocean FCL
  • BRSSZSantosBrazil
    NLRTMRotterdamNetherlands
    LoadingDay 0 / 18 · Bulk vessel
  • AEJEAJebel AliUAE
    NGAPPLagosNigeria
    LoadingDay 0 / 24 · Break-bulk
  • CNSHAShanghaiChina
    USLAXLos AngelesUnited States
    LoadingDay 0 / 16 · Ocean FCL

Illustrative simulation with UN/LOCODE port codes and typical transit times. Not live vessel data, bookings or listings.

Trade finance

Capital shouldn’t be the reason a good trade doesn’t happen.

Finance can be an important part of a trade. TP4 can help connect eligible requirements with appropriate financing solutions and partners, so cash flow follows the deal instead of blocking it.

Discuss trade financeHow trade finance works
  • Pay suppliers on time

    Secure the order and the price without waiting for your own buyer to pay you.

  • Offer buyers credit terms

    Compete on 60- or 90-day terms while your working capital keeps moving.

  • Take on larger orders

    Size the trade to the opportunity, not to the balance sheet.

Buyer pays after

Funds the payment to your supplier, so a confirmed order does not wait on your cash. Typically repaid once goods are sold or used.

Illustration of a typical cycle. Eligibility, amounts, pricing and approval are always decided by the finance provider.

  1. 1Requirement
  2. 2Assessment
  3. 3Structure
  4. 4Approval
  5. 5Disbursement

TP4 connects eligible trades with finance partners. Approval, amount, pricing and timing are always the provider’s decision.

Logistics

Move products.
Connect markets.

From supplier to destination. A successful trade does not end with a purchase order. The product still has to move.

Discuss logistics
Container ship at sea
Ocean freight

Ocean freight

Containers, bulk and break-bulk for most international cargo.

  • FCL and LCL containers
  • Bulk and break-bulk vessels
  • Port and terminal handling

Key document: Bill of lading

Cargo aircraft being loaded at an airport
Air freight

Air freight

Urgent, high-value or perishable cargo where time matters most.

  • Airport-to-airport or door delivery
  • Dangerous-goods screening
  • Consolidated or charter

Key document: Air waybill

Trucks on a highway
Road transport

Road transport

First and last mile, plus cross-border trucking on regional lanes.

  • Factory pick-up
  • Port haulage
  • Cross-border transit

Key document: CMR / consignment note

Containers at a port terminal
Port & documents

Port & documents

Where cargo, customs and paperwork meet. Most delays start here.

  • Stuffing and inspection appointments
  • Customs documentation hand-off
  • Release and delivery orders

Key document: Delivery order

  • Ocean freight
  • Air freight
  • Road transport
  • Port & freight coordination
  • Documentation
  • Shipment tracking
  • Delivery coordination

Trade opportunities

Find the next trade opportunity.

Post what you are buying or selling and watch your listing take shape. Once TP4 has reviewed it, other businesses can respond through TP4.

01 What are you posting?

02 The essentials

See the opportunities board
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Buying requirementDraft ref TP4-0000

Your product

OriginAny origin
MarketYour market
Quantity
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Timing
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Replies
Through TP4

Your company name and contact details stay private.

Listing completeness0%
  • Product named
  • Origin given
  • Market given
  • Quantity stated
  • Timing set
  1. 01Draft
  2. 02TP4 review
  3. 03Published on the board
  • Every listing is reviewed before it appears.
  • No invented or placeholder opportunities, ever.
  • Filled or expired listings are removed.

Why TP4

Why businesses need the right middleman.

Trade gets complicated when every connection is managed separately. TP4 coordinates supplier and buyer discovery, business checks, finance, documents, shipping and delivery through one trade relationship. Five things stay true on every trade.

How TP4 works
  1. 01

    One point of contact.

    Not separate threads with a supplier, a broker, a bank, a forwarder, a shipping line, an inspector and a customs broker. One relationship carries the trade.

  2. 02

    Specification first.

    Every requirement is written in grade, quantity, Incoterm, destination and timing, so the offers you receive can be compared line by line.

  3. 03

    Reviewed before introduced.

    Business and product information is reviewed as appropriate to the trade before introductions are made. What was checked is stated, never overstated.

  4. 04

    Documents that agree.

    Invoice, packing list, certificates and bill of lading are checked against each other and against the contract before the goods move.

  5. 05

    Honest about limits.

    No invented listings, no borrowed logos, no promised prices, finance or delivery dates. Partners decide what partners decide, and TP4 says so.

360° trade network

Every important trade connection.
One ecosystem.

Eight parts of a trade, one coordinator in the middle. Select any part to see its role.

See the 360° trade network
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TP4 coordinates every connection.

Industries

Trade support built around real business needs.

Ten industries, each with its own buying patterns. See what they trade and where TP4 fits.

Global markets · 5 regions · 35 guides

Explore global trade markets.

Regions ranked by share of world trade, with tier 1 economies first. Keep scrolling to move through them. Market notes describe trading conditions, not TP4 offices.

All 35 country guides

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Resource centre

Understand the market before you trade.

Practical guides written for buyers, suppliers, exporters and importers. Read one before your next requirement and the first quote will be closer to right.

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Writing a buying requirement on paper Import Guides · 5 min read How to write a buying requirement suppliers can quote on The seven details that turn “we need steel” into a requirement a serious supplier can price. Read guide Shipping containers stacked at a port at sunset Trade Guides · 6 min read Incoterms explained: choosing the right delivery term EXW to DDP in plain terms: who arranges freight, who pays, and where risk passes. Read guide Contract papers and pen on a table Trade Finance · 6 min read Payment terms in international trade, from advance payment to letters of credit How the common payment methods share risk between buyer and seller, and when each one fits. Read guide Stacks of shipping documents and folders Export Guides · 5 min read Export shipment documents: a practical checklist The documents most export shipments need, what each one proves, and why they must agree. Read guide Inspector checking machinery in a factory Import Guides · 6 min read How to check a supplier before you pay Six checks that separate a real producer from a risky offer, before any money moves. Read guide Labelled cartons on warehouse racks Trade Guides · 5 min read HS codes explained: classifying a product for import and export What the six digits mean, why the national digits matter, and how a wrong code costs money. Read guide Truck in front of stacked shipping containers Logistics · 5 min read Container types and loading: choosing the right box 20-foot, 40-foot, high cube, reefer, open top and flat rack: what each one suits and what fits. Read guide Molten metal pouring in a steel mill Market Intelligence · 6 min read CBAM explained for exporters of steel, aluminium, cement and fertilizers What the EU carbon border mechanism covers, what changed in 2026, and what suppliers need to prepare. Read guide Resource centre 9 topics, from Incoterms to country rules. Trade GuidesImport GuidesExport GuidesProduct GuidesMarket IntelligenceLogistics Explore resources

Trust center

Built around trust.

No badges, no borrowed logos. Just the process, documentation and responsible communication a serious trade needs.

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  • Business verification

    Before commercial terms, TP4 reviews relevant company information for the parties involved, appropriate to the size and type of trade. Verification is a review, not a guarantee, and buyers and suppliers should still carry out their own checks.

  • Trade compliance

    TP4 does not take part in trades that breach sanctions, export controls or import rules. Requirements involving restricted goods, destinations or parties are declined.

  • Documentation

    Contracts, invoices, packing lists, certificates and shipping documents should agree with each other. TP4 helps coordinate documents so the paperwork matches the deal.

  • Privacy

    Information you share is used to assess and progress your requirement. Details are shared with potential counterparties or service partners only as needed for that purpose.

  • Data security

    TP4 asks only for the information a trade needs. We never ask for passwords, bank logins or card details through forms or messages.

  • Responsible trading

    Offers that cannot be verified, requests for upfront fees from unknown parties and document-first schemes are treated with caution. Real trades start with real requirements.

  • Terms

    How TP4 is involved in a trade, and on what commercial basis, is agreed in writing before work that depends on it begins.

  • Communication & dispute process

    If something goes wrong, raise it with TP4 in writing. Issues are reviewed against the agreed terms and documents, and the route to resolution is explained, including where it sits with the contracting parties.

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