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Welcome to the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast in this series is Angel Barrera, the Head of Coffee at Belco.

In 2024, Belco, together with other partners like FAF Coffees in Brazil, started transporting green coffee from origin to its customers via sailboat, challenging the status quo of what the future of logistics and financing in coffee will be like in the future.

In this series, we'll compare and contrast the conventional approach to logistics and financing the transportation of coffee with how it will be done in the future.

The five episodes in this series are:

1. Understanding Coffee Logistics and Financing - https://youtu.be/9GJHnSUqXUk

2. Coffee Logistics Is Changing - https://youtu.be/n85-qKuVKNw

3. Sailboats May Be The Future of Coffee Logistics https://youtu.be/IA8DMEs4IYk

4. Financing Coffee Logistics - https://youtu.be/nO3kn27K4R0

5. Coffee Logistics 10 Years From Now - https://youtu.be/miSOW7mF8nk

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Leeand Angel from Belco discuss the intricate and often overlooked aspects of coffee logistics and financing.

Angel details the challenges faced by coffee producers, including the timing of payments and the financial burden during the supply chain process.

The conversation dives into the importance of financing within the coffee industry, from smallholders to large producers, and how varying financial capacities influence their ability to hold or sell their coffee crops.

Furthermore, the episode explores how global coffee logistics, influenced by geopolitical factors and fluctuating interest rates, impact the market dynamics.

With real-world examples and insights into financing methods used by exporting companies and importers, this discussion sheds light on the complexities of moving coffee from origin to consumer.

Don’t miss the penultimate episode in this informative series, which sets the stage for exploring the future of coffee logistics in the final episode.

00:00 Introduction to Coffee Supply Chain Financing

00:54 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant

01:33 Welcome and Series Overview

02:23 Challenges in Coffee Financing

06:25 Understanding Coffee Producer Realities

12:17 The Role of Importers and Multinationals

18:57 Geopolitics and Coffee Logistics

21:29 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

Connect with Angel and Belco here:

https://www.belco.fr/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/

https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/

https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/

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