By utilizing an exclusive partner network, USFGIS can ensure consistency and quality of your work where needed. USFGIS is a true local solution for your (global) business. USFGIS can get to the market faster and more efficient than anyone else in this Industry. Organized out of one central location USFGIS secures high quality and consistency of job training, reporting standards and field work. Eff
iciency is a buzz word thrown around the business world, often misconstrued to describe a fast or quick performance. However, speed without precision and accuracy is not only inefficient, but it often leads to nothing but a damaged reputation. At USFGIS, we understand the full meaning of efficiency and how to implement it in every aspect of our business. Headquartered minutes from New Orleans, Louisiana, we are centrally located along the Mississippi River and its major exporting facilities. Our vast backgrounds combine to produce a result second to none in our industry. From laborers, inspectors and auditors to traders and CEOs, we’ve held almost every position in the agricultural industry. We simply possess the knowledge, expertise and tools to get to the market faster than any of our competitors. Our network reaches all major U.S. ports, and consists of only the most trusted sources in the industry. We verify that all inspectors and administrators in our network can understand, implement and troubleshoot our quality systems and procedures. Each individual is also vetted to ensure confidence in performance and integrity. When clients place their trust in USFGIS, they rest easy knowing each task will be performed as quickly as possible, with the utmost precision and accuracy. Efficiency is not just a buzz word at USFGIS; it is our word. In order to facilitate trade around the globe, visibility is essential in the world’s busiest ports. Therefore, when creating EUFGIS, the decision to open its headquarters in Rotterdam proved to be a no-brainer. Boasting Europe’s largest port system, Rotterdam allows for access to a plethora of loading and discharge operations which service the entire continent. A central border location also allows for direct access to all major European ports. EUFGIS, in cooperation with our partners and affiliates, delivers an uncompromised and superior solution for our clients’ inspection needs. Our group brings many years’ experience in various trade functions and remains in tune with the movement of the market. Moreover, EUFGIS receives support and cooperation from USFGIS in order to obtain full working knowledge of overseas shipments. When opting for both U.S. export and European import services, clients can leave the entire quality & quantity process in our capable hands as both offices work together to ensure that goods arrive as stated. To even further commit to the highest quality standards, EUFGIS is a member of the Global Superintendence Alliance (GSA). The GSA works in every major port and with every major trade product group to secure clients’ peace of mind when buying or selling goods on a contractual basis. Global trade is our lifeline. In order to secure that lifeline, we remain visible where global trade happens most. DE C.V. The growing of crops is the most important aspect of Mexico’s agriculture, accounting for fifty percent of agricultural output. Main crops include corn, sugarcane, sorghum, wheat, tomatoes, bananas, chili peppers, oranges, lemons, limes, mangos, other tropical fruits, beans, barley, avocados, blue agave and coffee.The most important crops for national consumption are wheat, beans, corn and sorghum. The most important export crops are sugar, coffee, fruits and vegetables, most of which are exported to the United States.The most important animal feed crop is alfalfa followed by sorghum and corn. Corn is still the most important crop in Mexico, grown on almost sixty percent of its cropland and contributing to just over nine percent of human calorie intake and fourteen percent of protein intake. Central Mexico grows about sixty percent of the country’s corn, almost exclusively in the rainy season from June to October. While self-sufficient in the production for human consumption, half of Mexico’s grain imports are for feed corn for animals. Many of these crops are important regionally. Wheat is the most important crop in the northwest, now the center of Mexico’s grain production. Other important crops in the northwest are winter vegetables such as tomatoes and lettuce as well as oilseeds. The traditional area for grain production in Mexico was the Bajío region. The region still produces wheat, corn,vegetables, peanuts, strawberries and beans, mostly on small holdings. Wine grapes are grown in areas such as Baja California, Coahuila and Querétaro. Export of agricultural products to the United States and other South American, Carribean countries is particularly important. While only about twelve percent of U.S. agricultural exports go to Mexico, about sixty percent of Mexico agricultural exports go to the United States. Mexico’s growing population has made the country a net importer of grains.Under NAFTA, the US has an advantage in the production of corn but Mexico has the advantage in the production of vegetables, fruits and beverages. The two fastest growing exports to the US are winter fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juices and fresh flowers. Two important products for export to the United States are avocados and tomatoes. Significant Mexican agribusiness enterprises have modernized production in Mexico and a large number of U.S. agribusiness enterprises have significant investments in Mexico. The office in Mexico City will service a wide variety of National and International clients active in the Agricultural Industry. It’s focus will be on all major Ports, Domestic Production and (border) Trade. It will further strengthen the presence in Central and South America with services already in existence and will assist in the development of new programs specifically needed for these regions. APFGIS Ltd. When clients call on a superintending agency, the agency needs to deliver what is needed in a timely fashion. Late answers lead to shipment discrepancies and potential loss of income for all parties involved. Thus, proximity to our clients determined the location of APFGIS Ltd. With one of the most diverse markets in the world, Singapore allowed us to tap into a multitude of networks and diversify our services. Singapore touts one of the five largest ports in the world, importing and exporting machinery, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, mineral fuels, foodstuffs, etc…
Noting major trade action between Singapore and the U.S., Europe and the remainder of Asia, APFGIS provides an advantage for our global clients in ensuring consistency on export/import activities. APFGIS services all major Asian ports and markets, and offers a complete solution at competitive rates. As with our U.S. and European offices, our group and its affiliates possess a wide range of expertise. We also receive support and cooperation from USFGIS and EUFGIS to complete the global package. APFGIS proudly serves as a member of the Global Superintendence Alliance (GSA). Whether our clients are near or far on the globe, we always promise to be near. Agricultural Inspection, Certification, Verification and Testing Services. Service Categories:
Audits
Bunker Surveys
Certifications
Cleanliness Inspections
Consulting
Damaged Cargo Surveys
Draft Surveys
Facilitrade ™ Services
Forwarding
Fumigation & Pest Management
Guaranteed Services
Grading
Identity Preserved
Load / Discharge Supervision
Sampling
Scaling
Stock Monitoring
Tally
Testing
Trans-loading
Verifications
Product Groups:
Biomass
By-products
Dairy
Fertilizer
Forestry
Fresh Produce
Frozen Foods
Grains
Industrial Equipment
Oil
Oilseeds
Seafood
Seeds
Soft Foods
Soil
Transportation / Location:
Barges
Containers
Elevators
Processing Plants
Railcars
Ships
Silos
Tanks
Trucks
Warehouses
