
Introductions & Sourcing
Helping suppliers and buyers connect, source goods and services, and explore opportunities
Proprietary & Commodity Trading
Trading commodities on the company’s own account. The company does not manage client assets and does not provide investment advice.
We are a team of active traders and investment managers. Consequently, we understand the needs of companies and professionals who are engaged in trade finance.
Structuring and arranging the rights deals can be the difference between a successful and smooth operation or one that can be challenging. Our team has completed transactions across the globe.
The Red Lantern Trading Team consists of professionals with extensive with extensive experience in both trading and investment management. Our Team has an average of 25 years of industry experience and operates across Europe, Asia and Latin America. For confidentiality reasons, the identities of our key team members are shared exclusively with our clients and partners.

We help clients source competitively priced commodities—e.g., steel, aluminium, copper, vanadium, coffee and others. Our suppliers are principally in China, where Red Lantern works with a local partner with on-the-ground presence.
We hold active mandates to source goods and services. At present, we are actively seeking scrap steel on behalf of clients.
Through our network, we can introduce clients to attractive trade-finance solutions, including: (i) pre-export finance / working capital, (ii) post-shipment finance (invoice discounting), (iii) insurance-backed financing, (iv) structured commodity finance, and (v) supply chain finance. Hybrid or customised models can be arranged case-by-case.
We can connect clients with regulated partners to facilitate hedging needs (e.g., metals, FX, and freight).
We support clients with carbon-footprint reporting and with introductions for the purchase/sale of carbon credits (voluntary or compliance markets), including EU-focused carbon-duty/reporting needs.
Yes, the service can be used by anyone, subject to approval and completed KYC and AML checks. Minimum amounts per operation may apply.
We adhere to Swiss data protection requirements, which are considered among the most robust globally.
There is no fixed timeframe, but we aim to give an initial indication within 1-2 weeks. Ideally, a file can be reviewed and a decision given within 4 weeks from start to finish, but this depends on us receiving and validating information requested.
The costs depend on several factors, such as whether it is a one-off operation or a longer-term relationship, or the nature of the underlying good or service. In all cases, there is an initial arrangement fee and then a fee applied to any financing, with is given on an APR basis. We tend to operate on a flexible terms basis, so that that any fee terms work best for all parties and best support a successful outcome.
We prefer longer-term relationships and these tend to be the most cost effective for clients. One-off transactions are also welcome and can be a good way to begin a relationship.
In general, no, we look at each transaction on its own merit. As as long as the documents are robust, collateral and protections are sufficient, we can consider providing support.
We do not provide regulated brokerage or lending services; we arrange introductions and support documentation and execution alongside our partners.
Disclaimer
Red Lantern Trading is a Switzerland-based company engaged in trade finance support and proprietary trading. We do not provide regulated financial services, hold client money, or act as a broker. Our role is limited to making introductions, providing support services, and carrying out our own proprietary trading activities. Nothing on this website constitutes financial, legal, or investment advice, and no reliance should be placed on it for making business or investment decisions.
By using this website, you acknowledge that Red Lantern Trading is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities arising from reliance on the information provided herein or through any introductions made.
All privacy matters are governed by applicable Swiss law.
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