JUAN CARLOS DEL RÌO
ANDRÉ GAGIANO
CONSULTING
Strategic Advisory & Cross-Border Trade
Advisory, sourcing, and execution across commodities, seafood, and agriculture in Africa and Latin America.
What we do
We advise and execute.
From boardroom to field, we guide businesses and buyers through the complexities of cross-border trade, market entry, and commodity logistics — while actively managing trade flows in seafood and agricultural products across Africa and Latin America.
Why Work With us
Strategic Clarity + Operational Execution
We bridge the gap between market strategy and ground realities — from CEO briefings to port-side negotiations.
On-the-Ground Trade Activity
We’re not just advisors. We operate in real time — buying and exporting frozen fish, cashew, sesame, and other agriculture products from the field.
Local Networks, Global Standards
We maintain trusted relationships across Africa, Europe, and Latin America — aligning cultural fluency with commercial results.
Custom Solutions
Whether you're entering a market, sourcing product, or resolving logistics bottlenecks — we tailor solutions to your need.
Our services
• Go-to-market strategy & partnership development • Business development & country manager support • Export logistics & cross-border compliance • Commodity, seafood & agriculture trading • C-suite engagement in emerging markets • Local intelligence gathering & field validation
From Source to Market: Our Active Trade Operations
We actively trade frozen seafood and agricultural products — managing sourcing, export logistics, and compliance from Africa and Latin America into global markets.
Our core trade flows include:
Shrimp, octopus, hake, and other key South American & West African staples
Agricultural Products: Cashew, sesame, dried hibiscus, and more
Packaged Goods: Region-specific processed and shelf-stable items
We handle:
Quality control at origin
Packaging & compliance
CIF & CNF logistics
Buyer coordination & delivery timelines
Whether you’re a distributor, importer, or partner exploring new markets, we deliver practical, relationship-driven trade solutions.

Who We Work With
Global Commodity Trading Firms – Expanding into African markets
Agri-business & Exporters - business development
Importers & Exporters – Optimizing supply chains
Financial Institutions & Trade Financiers - Investing in African commodities
Logistics & Supply Chain Firms - Needing Africa-specific strategy
Seafood & Agricultural Importers – Sourcing from Africa & Latin America
About Our Experience
Worked with some of the world’s largest trading houses (Oil Commodities).
Expanded operations into fisheries and agrifood logistics through joint venture leadership and sourcing partnerships.
Managed high-value commodity transactions, including sourcing, trade finance and vessel operations.
20+ years in commodities trading & logistics across Africa and Europe.
JUAN CARLOS DEL RÌO
ANDRÉ GAGIANO
Contact Us
(+351) 935 500 914
agagiano@strikenorth.com
Let’s discuss how we can streamline your business in Africa.