Home Experts Find Experts Toufik Amrani
Toufik Amrani
Licensed & Verified · CITP | FIBP®
Toufik Amrani
International Trade & Dry Bulk Chartering Specialist | CITP | FIBP® | Incoterms® 2020 Expert
CITP / FIBP Dry Bulk Chartering Agriculture & Food Seafood & Fisheries Incoterms® 2020
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
English · French · Arabic
10+ years experience
About Expertise Sessions How It Works
About
Professional Summary

Toufik Amrani is a bilingual (English, French, and Arabic) international trade and maritime operations specialist with deep expertise in dry bulk chartering, laytime calculations, Incoterms® 2020, and international trade documentation. He holds the CITP|FIBP® designation — Canada's gold standard for certified international trade professionals.

Over the past decade, Toufik has managed and negotiated complex chartering operations, supported grain producers and commodity traders, and helped businesses in import/export across bulk cargo sectors optimize their cost structures, reduce demurrage exposure, and improve operational efficiency.

Core Expertise
  • Incoterms® 2020 application and trade term selection
  • Dry bulk chartering structure and freight negotiation
  • Laytime calculation, demurrage analysis, and dispute mitigation
  • International trade documentation and customs compliance
  • Shipment planning and logistics cost optimization
  • Agri-commodity and grain export planning
  • Seafood and perishable cargo logistics
  • Trade finance fundamentals and supply chain risk management
Career Highlights
High Liner Foods — Halifax, Canada
Supported international seafood supply chain operations, including shipping documentation, trade compliance, and inbound logistics coordination for one of Canada's largest seafood companies.
Cargill — Algiers, Algeria
Managed bulk commodity procurement and chartering operations for one of the world's largest agricultural commodity traders, including freight negotiations and charter party management.
IC Shipbrokers & Nolis Spa
Executed dry bulk chartering and ship management operations, including laytime calculations, demurrage negotiations, and coordination of multi-port bulk cargo voyages.
Groupe Cevital — Algeria
Handled customs brokerage and trade documentation for Algeria's largest private industrial group, spanning food manufacturing, retail, and industrial products exported across Africa and Europe.
Advisory Focus

Toufik works with businesses navigating the operational complexity of international bulk trade, including:

  • Canadian grain and agri-commodity exporters moving bulk cargo internationally
  • Seafood exporters managing perishable logistics and customs documentation
  • Importers and exporters selecting the right Incoterm for their risk and cost profile
  • Manufacturers and traders managing charter party obligations and demurrage disputes
  • SMEs entering new export markets who need trade documentation guidance
Value for Canadian Exporters

Toufik brings practical, on-the-ground experience across Canadian, European, and North African trade corridors. His CITP|FIBP® certification and multilingual capability (English, French, Arabic) make him particularly well-suited to support Atlantic Canadian exporters — in seafood, agri-food, and manufactured goods — seeking to navigate international trade compliance, bulk logistics, and cost optimization across diverse markets.

Education & Credentials
CITP | FIBP® — Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
Diploma in International Trade — FITT
Post-Graduate Studies in International Trade & Logistics — Algeria
Areas of Expertise
HS Classification Incoterms® 2020 Rules of Origin Export Controls Supply Chain Logistics Trade Finance Dry Bulk Chartering Laytime & Demurrage Maritime Operations Trade Documentation Agri-Commodity Logistics Seafood & Perishable Logistics Customs Compliance Charter Party Management Freight Negotiation CITP / FIBP Expertise
Session Types
Incoterms® 2020 Advisory Session
Select the right Incoterm for your transaction — based on your risk tolerance, cost exposure, and control requirements. Covers the 11 Incoterms® 2020 rules, common misapplications, and how to structure terms across different transport modes and markets.
45 min
Book
Laytime & Demurrage Optimization Review
Analyze your laytime exposure, charter party obligations, and demurrage risk. Identify negotiation opportunities, calculate your laytime position, and develop strategies to minimize demurrage claims and protect profitability on bulk cargo shipments.
60 min
Book
Dry Bulk Chartering Consultation
Navigate the structure and economics of bulk cargo chartering — voyage charter vs time charter, freight rate benchmarking, charter party clauses, and how to approach freight negotiations to protect your cost position in volatile bulk shipping markets.
60 min
Book
Trade Documentation & Compliance Review
Review your core shipping and customs documentation workflows — bills of lading, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists, and phytosanitary certificates. Identify gaps, reduce delays, and ensure compliance with destination country import requirements.
45 min
Book
Shipment Planning & Cost Optimization
Assess your shipment mode, timing, cost drivers, and operational trade-offs for international cargo. Review container vs bulk vs breakbulk options, freight cost benchmarks, and how to structure your logistics for cost efficiency and supply chain resilience.
60 min
Book
Agri-Commodity Export Planning
Tailored support for grain producers, pulse exporters, and agro-commodity traders moving bulk cargo internationally. Covers market selection, export documentation, charter party structure, phytosanitary requirements, and managing cost exposure on large-volume shipments.
60 min
Book
How Engagement Works
1

Share your requirement

Describe your trade challenge — your cargo type, target market, and what you need help navigating in chartering, documentation, or compliance.

2

Expert reviews & proposes

Toufik reviews your request and sends a tailored session or project proposal suited to your specific trade situation and goals.

3

Confirm & get started

Accept the proposal, confirm the engagement, and get practical guidance from a CITP|FIBP® certified trade professional with real-world bulk and maritime experience.