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Capabilities

End-to-End Trade Services

From verified mine-site procurement to buyer-destination delivery — every link in the chain, in-house. No third-party brokers. No gaps in the audit trail.

✦Full KYC / AML
✦SGS & Bureau Veritas
✦Lloyd's Insured
✦Escrow Protected
✦24hr Response SLA
What We Do

Six Core Services

Each service is available individually or as part of our full end-to-end package. All delivered under the same compliance umbrella.

01
Mineral Procurement
Direct sourcing from licensed artisanal and industrial mine operators across Uganda's primary mineral corridors. All suppliers are pre-screened against OECD due diligence criteria before onboarding.
  • GPS-verified mine site coordinates per batch
  • Supplier due diligence and OECD screening
  • Fixed-price, spot, and forward purchase structures
  • Volume contracts for recurring buyers (QPA agreements)
  • Direct engagement with ASM cooperatives
02
Export Documentation
A complete, audit-ready documentation package prepared and delivered digitally before vessel departure. No missing documents. No customs delays.
  • ICGLR Regional Mineral Tracking Certificate
  • UMRA Export Permit & mineral declaration
  • Certificate of Origin (Uganda)
  • Third-party assay certificate (SGS / BV)
  • Commercial invoice, packing list, EUR.1
  • EU 3TG compliance report (where applicable)
03
Logistics & Freight
Integrated logistics from mine gate to buyer warehouse. We manage bonded transport, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and real-time cargo tracking under a single contract.
  • Air freight via Entebbe International (EBB)
  • FCL & LCL sea freight via Mombasa (MBA)
  • Bonded road transport: mine → port
  • CIF, FOB, DAP, and EXW incoterms
  • Real-time tracking from loading to delivery
  • All-risk cargo insurance via Lloyd's
04
Escrow Management
All Laglem transactions are secured through third-party escrow. Funds are held by a licensed financial institution and released only upon verified delivery confirmation — protecting both buyer and seller.
  • Escrow held with licensed Ugandan bank
  • Funds released on delivery confirmation only
  • Accepted: TT/SWIFT, Confirmed LC, Escrow
  • Multi-currency accounts (USD, EUR, AED)
  • Transaction records for audit compliance
05
Compliance Advisory
Navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence. We prepare buyer-facing compliance dossiers, assist with EU 3TG importer obligations, and provide guidance on OECD due diligence documentation requirements.
  • EU Regulation 2017/821 (3TG) compliance packages
  • OECD 5-Step due diligence documentation
  • Country-of-origin and conflict-free attestations
  • AML/KYC onboarding for first-time buyers
  • Regulatory update alerts for active buyers
06
Assay & Certification
Every batch is independently assayed by SGS Uganda or Bureau Veritas before shipment. We do not release cargo without a certificate in hand. Results are shared digitally with buyers before payment is triggered.
  • XRF and fire assay methodologies
  • ICP-OES for cobalt and trace elements
  • SGS Uganda or Bureau Veritas (buyer's choice)
  • Certificates issued within 5 business days
  • Digital delivery before escrow release
The Workflow

From KYC to Delivery — Five Steps

Fully automated checkpoints. Human oversight at every gate.

1
KYC Onboarding
24 hours
Identity, UBO structure, and sanctions screening. Fully digital. Automated decisioning with human review.
2
Allocation & Pricing
72 hours
Submit mineral, volume, grade, and delivery requirements. Receive a binding commercial offer.
3
Assay & Certification
5 business days
Third-party assay completed. Certificate, ICGLR tracking doc, and export permit issued.
4
Escrow & Loading
Secured
Escrow funded. Cargo loaded under customs seal. BL / AWB issued to buyer.
5
Delivery & Release
End-to-end tracked
Buyer confirms delivery. Escrow released. Full documentation archive transferred.
Logistics Network

Routes & Incoterms

Air Freight
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Direct cargo services to Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Brussels (BRU), and Nairobi (NBO) for onward connection. Ideal for gold, small coltan lots, and time-sensitive samples.
EBB→DXB
5–6 hrs
EBB→BRU
8–9 hrs
EBB→PVG
Via DXB
Sea Freight
Mombasa Port (MBA) — Kenya
Principal gateway for bulk mineral shipments. 1,700 km road transit from Kampala under bonded transport. FCL and LCL options. Weekly sailings to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Singapore, and Busan.
MBA→RTM
~21 days
MBA→SIN
~14 days
MBA→JEA
~9 days

Available Incoterms

EXW
Ex Works
Cargo available at our Kampala processing facility. Buyer arranges all transport and customs. Lowest Laglem cost basis.
FOB
Free On Board
Laglem delivers cargo to Entebbe (air) or Mombasa (sea), cleared for export. Risk transfers at load. Most common for bulk shipments.
CIF
Cost, Insurance & Freight
Laglem handles freight and insurance to destination port. Buyer manages import clearance. All-in pricing available on request.
DAP
Delivered at Place
Full delivery to buyer's named destination. Laglem assumes all risk and cost until unloading. Ideal for buyers without freight infrastructure.
Financial Terms

Payment & Settlement

Structured for international commodity trade. Secure for all parties.

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Escrow
Third-party escrow held with a licensed Ugandan commercial bank. Funds released only on delivery confirmation and document acceptance. Preferred for first-time transactions.
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Confirmed Irrevocable LC
Letters of Credit accepted from Tier-1 banks (HSBC, Citi, StanChart, etc.). Documents presented on shipment. Sight or usance terms negotiable for established buyers.
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TT / SWIFT Transfer
Bank wire transfer accepted from KYC-cleared buyers with an established trading history. Standard terms: 30% advance, 70% against BL / AWB. Multi-currency (USD, EUR, AED).
Why Laglem

Built for International Buyers

Every operational decision is made with one question: what does a serious international buyer actually need?

01
No Intermediary Layer
Laglem owns its supply chain from mine gate to export. There is no broker, agent, or sub-dealer between you and the mineral. This means faster execution, lower spread, and cleaner documentation.
02
Compliance-First by Design
We built the compliance framework first, then built the business around it. OECD, ICGLR, EU 3TG, and FATF obligations are embedded in every step — not retrofitted onto a legacy operation.
03
Binding Quotes, Not Indications
Our allocation requests produce binding commercial offers within 72 hours. Not "subject to availability" indications. Actual executable contracts with specified volume, grade, price, and delivery terms.
04
Digital Documentation Stack
Every document in the transaction — assay certificate, ICGLR cert, UMRA permit, BL, invoice — is delivered digitally before escrow release. Your legal and compliance team gets everything they need on one platform.
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