Engineered for Cross-Border Scale.
Grounded in Contractual Precision.
Tarafour Trading was founded to eliminate opacity, delays, and counterparty risks across international commodities. From certified Halal frozen proteins to structural steel billets and heavy machinery, we coordinate multi-sector trade with institutional discipline.
Founded on November 1, 2021,
to Re-engineer Cross-Border Trade.
International commerce is frequently compromised by speculative middlemen, inconsistent quality grading, and unpredictable freight transit. Tarafour Trading was established to solve this exact bottleneck.
From our trading desks in the UAE, Netherlands, and Singapore, we coordinate complex maritime logistics across five core commercial verticals: agricultural produce & Halal frozen meats, structural building materials, heavy equipment fleets, shelf-stable packaged foods, and executive mobility.
Our operating rule is simple: contracts are absolute covenants. Every consignment is inspected by independent surveyors (SGS / Bureau Veritas) prior to vessel loading, ensuring complete adherence to purchase order specifications.
Connecting primary manufacturing hubs to high-growth global consumer markets.
Direct Origin Allocation
We eliminate multi-tiered brokering layers by executing direct off-take agreements with primary steel mills, certified abattoirs, and export farming cooperatives.
Demurrage & Cold-Chain Control
By holding direct volume space agreements with major ocean lines (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM), our cargo receives priority terminal discharge and power plug-in.
Commercial Risk Hedging
We operate under strict documentary credit governance (UCP 600) and comprehensive marine insurance policies, completely insulating buyer capital.
Institutional Trade Security.
Banking Discipline & Risk Hedging.
We structure transparent commercial escrow and documentary credit covenants, ensuring capital security from contract execution to final berth release.
Documentary Letters of Credit
All high-value bulk shipments operate under Irrevocable, Transferable or Non-Transferable Letters of Credit (DLC at sight), verified strictly in accordance with ICC Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP 600).
Third-Party Pre-Shipment Assays
Independent international inspection agencies (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Cotecna) conduct physical sampling, chemical analysis, weight measurement, and seal verification prior to the issuance of Bills of Lading.
Marine Cargo Risk Indemnity
Every maritime manifest carries comprehensive marine insurance under Institute Cargo Clauses (A) 'All Risks', including cold-chain thermal breakdown and derangement coverage up to 110% of CIF value.
Anti-Bribery & Sanctions Screening
Strict adherence to international trade laws, OFAC, UN Security Council sanctions, and FATF Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards. All prospective counterparties undergo thorough KYC checks.
Senior Leadership.
Active Trading Desks Worldwide.
Our trade floor is governed by specialists in commodities finance, maritime engineering, and veterinary food safety protocols.
Tariq H. Al-Farouq
Managing Director & Head of Trade
Over two decades steering bulk commodity manifests across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and European ports.
Marcus Van Den Berg
Director of Agri & Cold-Chain Logistics
Former maritime port logistics executive specializing in unbroken -18°C cold-chain telemetry and food security corridors.
Evelyn Chen
Head of Industrial Materials & Fleet
Specializes in OEM procurement, ASTM Grade 60 mill contracts, and bulk RoRo equipment export logistics.
David Sterling
Chief Compliance & Legal Counsel
Advises on international trade sanctions, marine insurance derangement clauses, and multi-currency escrow settlements.
Partner With Tarafour Trading.
Initiate Your Next Commercial Consignment.
Connect with our senior traders in Dubai, Rotterdam, or Singapore to review spot allocations, mill production schedules, or reefer space reservations.