Our services

A complete range of trading and logistics services designed to make sourcing from China simple, secure, and reliable — whether you are a first-time importer or an established business scaling your operations.

Air Freight

Speed when your order cannot wait

For clients who need speed, we offer air freight shipping in Burundi. Air freight is ideal for urgent orders, high-value goods, or time-sensitive shipments where sea transit would be too slow.

Redefining your logistics needs

In an era where global commerce demands swift, secure and streamlined transportation, we act as your steadfast partner in delivering your cargo to its destination with the utmost precision. Our team in China coordinates directly with airlines and handling partners, prepares the export documentation, and keeps you informed from pick-up to arrival. With 22 years of trading experience behind every shipment, Simon Trading Firms doesn't just move cargo — we protect the timelines your business depends on.

Services

How we get your goods from source to your door

Getting the materials is only half the task — arranging for the transportation of your goods makes up the other half. Here's how we deal with it.

Customs Clearing

Getting goods through customs can be one of the most stressful parts of international trade — delays, paperwork errors, and unexpected costs can hold your shipment for weeks. Our experienced clearing team manages the entire process on your behalf, so your goods move quickly and legally through every border they cross.

Full documentation handling

We prepare and verify all customs paperwork, invoices, and permits required for your shipment.

Duty & tax guidance

We advise you on applicable import duties and taxes before your goods ship, so there are no surprises.

Fast-track clearance

Our established relationships with customs authorities in China and across our African branches help reduce clearance time.

Compliance support

We ensure every shipment meets local regulations, avoiding fines, seizures, or unnecessary delays.

Shipping — Sea & Air Freight

We move goods safely and on schedule using both sea and air freight, giving clients the flexibility to choose the option that best fits their budget, timeline, and cargo size. Sea freight is available to Cameroon, Burundi, Benin and Niger; air freight is available in Burundi.

LCL — Less than Container Load

Ideal for smaller shipments. Your goods share container space with other clients' cargo, so you only pay for the space you use — a cost-effective option for smaller quantities or a new product line.

FCL — Full Container Load

Best for larger orders. An entire container is reserved exclusively for your goods, offering greater security, faster loading, and better value per unit when shipping in bulk.

Advice on the right option

Our team helps you decide which option — LCL or FCL — makes the most financial sense for your order size, timeline, and destination.

Air freight in Burundi

For urgent orders, high-value goods, or time-sensitive shipments where sea transit would be too slow.

Sourcing & Procurement

Finding the right products at the right price in China can be difficult without local knowledge and contacts. Our sourcing team, based directly in China, works on the ground to find, negotiate, and purchase goods on behalf of our clients.

Product sourcing

We locate the products you need, from a wide range of categories and industries.

Price negotiation

We use our local presence and long-standing supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing.

Quality checks

We verify goods before shipment, reducing the risk of receiving substandard products.

Purchasing on your behalf

We handle direct communication and payment coordination with suppliers, saving you time and reducing language or logistical barriers.

Factory Partnership — your bridge to trusted manufacturers

Many clients know what they want to produce but don't know which factory can manufacture it reliably. Simon Trading Firms acts as a trusted bridge between you and verified factories across China, guiding you through the entire manufacturing process.

Factory matching

We identify factories with the right capability, capacity, and experience for your specific product.

Verification

We vet manufacturers to confirm legitimacy, production quality, and reliability before you commit.

On-the-ground coordination

Our China-based team communicates directly with factories, resolving issues quickly and keeping production on schedule.

Ongoing support

From first order to repeat production runs, we stay involved to protect your interests as a client.

Where we operate

Simon Trading Firms is headquartered in Dubai, with 22 years of operations there, and has maintained a dedicated office in China for the past 9 years. Across Africa, we currently operate branches in Cameroon, Burundi, Benin and Niger, with sea freight shipping available to all four countries and air freight shipping available in Burundi. We are actively growing our network to serve clients across the rest of Africa.

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