Dubai | Mumbai | Rotterdam

About General Trading

A trading house built on reliable sourcing and honest dealing.

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Our story

From one container to 60 countries

We began in 2009 with a simple promise: deliver exactly what was agreed, on time and with the paperwork in order. That promise built a reputation, and the reputation built a global network.

Today more than 80 people work across Dubai, Mumbai and Rotterdam, supported by our own warehouses and a trusted network of freight partners.

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Timeline

Our journey

Key milestones.

2009

Founded in Dubai

Started with two staff and one container of food products.

2013

Mumbai sourcing hub

Opened an Indian office for food and textile sourcing.

2018

Europe desk

Added Rotterdam to serve European and African buyers.

2025

1,200 buyers

Now supplying buyers in more than 60 countries.

Values

What we stand for

Four principles behind every deal.

Integrity

Honest pricing and clear contracts, always.

Quality

Every shipment is checked before it leaves.

Reach

Sourcing and delivery across 60+ countries.

Partnership

Long-term relationships over one-off deals.

Team

Leadership team

The people behind your shipments.

Karim Haddad

Karim Haddad

Managing director
Sofia Alvarez

Sofia Alvarez

Head of sourcing
Daniel Cho

Daniel Cho

Trade finance
Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Quality and compliance

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