Foreign Economic Activity Outsourcing

Foreign Economic Activity (FEA) is a set of production and trade operations and relationships that a company builds with partners outside its home country. If you import or export goods, you are an FEA participant.

In many cases, foreign trade operations require significant time and resources. With FEA outsourcing from DiFFreight, we handle all processes related to import and export operations. In simple terms, we provide turnkey FEA services tailored to your business model.

FEA Outsourcing: Pricing and What’s Included

Traditionally, FEA is managed by a dedicated in-house department. However, hiring and training staff and launching supply chains require substantial investment. Moreover, building an internal team takes time, which can delay the start of import or export operations.

An alternative solution is full-cycle FEA management through outsourcing. The service includes:

1. Supplier search and verification
2. Negotiations and contract execution (often involving lawyers specializing in specific countries)
3. Payments — the outsourcing company handles all financial procedures
4. Logistics: selection of optimal routes and transport modes, insurance, shipment control
5. Customs clearance — one of the most complex tasks: document preparation, customs declarations, certification, and payment of duties and taxes on behalf of the client
6. Accounting and tax reporting

As a result, the outsourcing provider fully replaces an in-house FEA department, performing all its functions for the entrepreneur.

To find out the cost of FEA outsourcing from DiFFreight, schedule a consultation. Our manager will calculate the exact price based on your business specifics.

How to order services in the field of foreign economic activity (FEA)

The first step is a detailed consultation with our manager. We want to learn as much as possible about your business to offer the optimal set of services. DiFFreight provides FEA manager services in Kyiv and in all cities of Ukraine. During the consultation, we will thoroughly describe what is included in each stage, confirm our expertise, and answer all your questions.

The second step is signing the contract. We fix all conditions to ensure maximum transparency. Important note: we take FEA outsourcing only together with delivery.

The third step is launch. Our specialists — buyers, brokers, inspectors — integrate into the logistics and customs clearance processes. If you order turnkey FEA services, we coordinate all stages ourselves.

Thus, you receive controlled import and export processes without your involvement. DiFFreight, thanks to extensive experience in international trade and logistics, offers only the best solutions for your business.

Customs FEА Services — What’s the Benefit

FEА outsourcing is also called "customs FEА services". This is not entirely accurate, since customs clearance is only one of the processes. What are the advantages of transferring responsibilities to a third-party company:

• Saving money and time. No need for in-house staff, accountants, and lawyers. Management and employees can focus on other processes for growth and scaling.
• Risk reduction. Intermediaries are well-versed in legislation, which helps avoid fines and confiscations at customs.
• Increased efficiency. Experienced companies know how to speed up operations and find cost-effective solutions for logistics/warehouse storage/clearance, etc.

Most often, customs clearance is delegated as the most costly and complex process. A specialist providing such services is called a broker. His functions include:

1. Filing declarations, checking supporting and permitting documents.
2. Determining HS codes. This is critical, since duty rates, taxes, and certification requirements depend on the code.
3. Calculation and payment of fees.
4. Consulting on customs clearance and other aspects of foreign economic activity.
5. Representing the client’s interests in customs authorities.

FEА consultants are also involved in other business processes: searching for local manufacturers, assisting in negotiations, reviewing agreements. Let’s summarize in which cases FEА services are beneficial:

• Irregular or seasonal shipments — no need to maintain staff during off-peak periods.
• Frequent transportation of diverse goods. The category may fall under regulation, which is easy to overlook.
• Small and medium-sized businesses without significant experience in imports/exports.
• Cost optimization. Outsourcing saves finances and resources, allowing you to expand the range and remain competitive in the market.
• Reliable supplies. Some enterprises depend on uninterrupted deliveries (e.g., raw materials or equipment). The outsourcer takes control of imports from foreign manufacturers.

We involve an entire team, not just one specialist, so all processes run smoothly. Consulting in international trade is invaluable help for all entrepreneurs, including beginners and experienced importers.

Why Order FEА Services from Us

DiFFreight provides FEА services in almost any niche. Cooperation with China is especially developed, as it is the main exporter of inexpensive products for the commodity business. We offer two formats — turnkey and partial.

Turnkey FEА outsourcing includes:

• searching for wholesale suppliers and factories in China with business license verification;
• purchasing goods, if necessary — negotiating prices and specifications;
• payments from Chinese accounts;
• warehouse storage and batch inspection;
• cargo delivery from China;
• customs broker services;
• last-mile delivery (direct product delivery across Ukraine).

In the partial format, you can choose one or several services: only purchasing and delivery, purchasing with payment and quality inspection, transportation from China, and broker assistance.

Key Advantages of DiFFreight:

• Deep understanding of the international market. Our specialists know the nuances of doing business in China, including business etiquette and national specifics.
• Own warehouse in China: product storage for consolidation, quality inspection, packaging, and labeling — all warehouse processes are under our responsibility.
• Transparency of cooperation. We calculate the price individually for each client, sign a contract, and provide reporting.

Outsourcing services of foreign economic activity is a useful option for businesses. The logistics company DiFFreight offers different formats of FEА management for you, from a turnkey package to selected processes you wish to delegate for one reason or another. Contact us: we’ll share the details and calculate the exact price.