Trade Finance Explains

What is Supply Chain Financing ?...

Courtesy of Standard Chartered Bank

How BankButler can help ?

Facilitates access to trade finance solutions such as letters of credit, trade credit, and invoice financing. By working directly with your bank, we can provide you with the best financing options to support your transactions and ensure timely payments to your suppliers, while also offering security to your buyers.

Assist to optimize the flow of capital within your supply chain by providing working capital solutions. Our platform connects you with your bank to secure early payment options for your suppliers, while also offering flexibility in managing your own cash flow. This ensures a seamless supply chain that is both cost-effective and efficient.

Easily track the status of your financing requests and ensure that everything is processed smoothly. We provide transparency into the entire process, helping you make informed decisions while reducing administrative burdens.

Work with your bank to customise financing options to fit your specific trade and supply chain needs. For short-term financing or more complex trade credit structures, BankButler ensures you have the right support at every step.

Why Singapore ?

• As a global financial center with, numerous multinational corporations, startups, and technological innovations.

• A business-friendly environment, robust infrastructure, and strategic location for global trade.

• Strategic position in key maritime shipping routes

• Has one world's busiest and most important ports. Located at the crossroads of major global sea lanes.

• A critical hub for international trade, connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Role in Global Trade:

1. Port of Singapore: The Port of Singapore is one of the largest and most efficient transshipment hubs in the world. It handles millions of containers annually, with a significant portion of these containers passing through Singapore to be redistributed to other ports. The port's efficiency is a key factor in making Singapore an integral part of the global supply chain.

2. Maritime Traffic: The maritime shipping route through Singapore sees a wide range of cargo, including oil, natural gas, consumer goods, electronics, machinery, and raw materials. The Port of Singapore plays a pivotal role in the transportation of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), with many refineries and petrochemical plants located in and around the city.

3. Transshipment Hub: Due to its location, Singapore has become a leading transshipment hub, where cargo is transferred between ships without the need for them to return to their country of origin. This has made Singapore a key node in the global logistics and shipping network.

4. Shipping and Maritime Services: In addition to port facilities, Singapore is a hub for maritime services such as shipbuilding, repair, and marine insurance. The country is home to a large number of shipping companies and maritime-related businesses, contributing to its status as a maritime superpower.

How Trade & Supply Chain Financing helps !