Important Disclosure. FG Capital Advisors (“FGCA”) operates under a chaperone agreement with a U.S. FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Mandates are arranged on a best-efforts basis and remain subject to full credit, KYC and documentary underwriting. This page is summary information only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or financial instrument. Financing is not guaranteed; terms depend on transaction profile, counter-party strength and market conditions.
Pre-Shipment Trade Finance — Investment-Bank Structuring & Placement
Moving $25 million-plus cargo before loading often ties up working capital, stresses credit lines and exposes suppliers to counter-party risk. FG Capital Advisors sources and structures pre-shipment facilities that unlock cash against warehouse receipts, inspection reports and forward sales contracts — bridging the gap from mine / field / refinery gate to FOB load-port.
Eligible Cargo Profiles
| Commodity | Typical Ticket | Advance Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil & Clean Products | > US $50 m per lifting | 70–85 % of confirmed FOB value |
| Base Metals Concentrate | 25 kt copper / zinc lots | 65–80 % on LME-linked value |
| Agricultural Bulk (Wheat, Corn) | 30–50 kt parcels | 70–80 % against signed CFR contract |
| LNG & LPG Cargo | 1–2 TBtu equivalent | 60–75 % with charterparty pledge |
| Containerised FMCG / Electronics | > US $10 m per sailing | 75–85 % insured invoice value |
Minimum transaction size: US $10 million. Smaller parcels may be aggregated under a borrowing-base facility.
FG Capital Advisors — Full-Scope Mandate
- Structuring. Map cash-flow waterfalls, collateral control and risk-mitigation layers (insurance, hedges, assignments).
- Market Access. Solicit competitive term sheets from 50+ trade banks, credit funds and specialist insurers.
- Legal Coordination. Draft / negotiate facility, security and inter-creditor agreements; ensure UCP 600 / URC 522 compliance.
- Execution Oversight. Align surveyor inspections, tank-farm / warehouse control, charterparty escrow and drawdown timing.
- Post-Close Support. Covenant monitoring, roll-over negotiation, proactive refinancing six months ahead of maturity.
Engagement Process
- Initial Discovery (72 hrs) — review trade flow, counterparties, collateral and Incoterms; issue structuring memo.
- Teaser Circulation (Week 1) — anonymised term sheet sent to selected desks; soft indications collected.
- Term-Sheet Sprint (Weeks 2-3) — negotiate pricing, collateral control and disbursement mechanics.
- Documentation & Drawdown (Weeks 4-6) — finalise facility docs, onboard insurers, schedule inspection and cash release.
Indicative Economics*
| Facility Type | Tenor | All-In Cost | FGCA Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transactional LC Advance | 90–180 days | SOFR + 350–550 bps | 0.50–1.00 % of facility |
| Borrowing-Base Revolver | 12 months, revolving | SOFR + 325–475 bps | 0.75–1.25 % upfront + 25 bps monitoring |
*Subject to credit quality, collateral structure and market liquidity at time of mandate.
Start the Mandate Discussion
Email contact@fgcapitaladvisors.com with a brief on cargo type, volume, counter-parties and timing. We will revert within 48 hours with required documents and next-step scheduling.
