Export and import, without the guesswork.
OliveTree — Global Logistics & Advisory connects Indian exporters and importers with vetted CHAs, freight forwarders, insurers and trade-finance partners — one RFQ, itemized bids, and a live tracker from booking to delivery.
Free to join · No card required · Verification typically under 5 minutes
Trade shouldn't run on WhatsApp and hope
Indian MSMEs lose weeks to opaque pricing, scattered compliance rules, and no way to tell a good provider from a risky one. Here's what changes.
The old way
- Chasing 5 CHAs over WhatsApp for a single quote
- No way to compare freight cost breakups apples-to-apples
- No idea if a provider is actually reliable before you commit
- HS code, duty and RoDTEP lookups scattered across gov portals
- Shipment status is whatever the forwarder tells you, whenever they reply
The OliveTree way
- Post one RFQ, get itemized bids from matched providers
- Every bid broken into line items, compared side by side
- Verified badges, tenure and completed-order history up front
- HS code duty/RoDTEP/GST lookup built into your dashboard
- Live milestone tracker from booking to delivery
One platform, both sides of the trade
Whether you're sourcing services or offering them, the flow is built around getting to a decision fast.
Look up your HS code for duty/RoDTEP rates, then post a structured RFQ — port, mode, commodity, cargo details.
Vetted providers matching your service categories are notified instantly and typically bid within hours.
See every quote broken into line items side by side. Award with one click — no chasing seven inboxes.
Follow every milestone — pickup, gate-in, customs exam, LEO, BL, departure, arrival — in one tracker.
Everything from HS code to doorstep
Built around the four things that actually slow Indian trade down: compliance, sourcing, paperwork and finance.
HS Code & Duty Hub
Search by code or product description to see export duty, RoDTEP, duty drawback, import duty and GST in one place.
Guided RFQ Builder
A structured form — trade type, mode, ports, cargo, services needed — so providers get everything they need to quote accurately.
Side-by-Side Bid Comparison
Every quote itemized and laid out in one table. Award with a click; every other bid closes automatically.
Verified Provider Network
CHAs, freight forwarders, insurers and consultants go through KYC review before they earn a verified badge.
Shipment Milestone Tracking
Booking confirmed → pickup → gate-in → customs exam → LEO → BL → departed → arrived → delivered.
Trade Finance & Insurance
Pre-shipment credit lines and single-voyage marine cargo insurance, referred through partner NBFCs and insurers.
Setting up an export/import business? Talk to our team.
Book a paid call or scheduled meeting with an OliveTree trade advisor — business setup, licensing, compliance structuring, or a specific shipment problem you're stuck on.
- Real availability, pick your own slot
- Meeting link sent on confirmation
- Transparent hourly pricing, pay securely
- Business-setup & compliance specialists
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free to join?+
Yes. Creating an account and a company profile is free for both seekers and providers. The marketplace earns a small commission on awarded RFQs and optional provider subscriptions — never a fee to simply join or browse.
How are providers verified?+
Providers upload IEC, GSTIN, PAN and relevant certifications during onboarding. An admin reviews each document before the organization earns a verified badge — visible to every seeker comparing bids.
Do you support both import and export?+
Yes. Every RFQ, HS code lookup and document flow works for both export and import shipments — pick the trade type when you post your requirement.
How fast will I get bids?+
Matched providers are notified the moment you post an RFQ. Most seekers see their first itemized bids within a few hours.
What happens after I award a bid?+
The awarded bid becomes a shipment with a milestone tracker both sides can update, from booking confirmation through to delivery.
What is the Advisory Desk?+
It's direct access to OliveTree's own trade advisory team — book a paid call or scheduled meeting to get help setting up your export/import business, structuring compliance, or working through a specific shipment problem.
Your first RFQ can be live in the next ten minutes.
Join free, set up your profile, and see how fast a matched, vetted network responds.