Standardized Workflows

Transaction Procedures

Review our officially sanctioned trading workflows for Rotterdam/Houston FOB, Tank to Tank, Tank to Vessel, CIF Sourcing, and Title Take-Over (TTO) acquisitions.

FOB Rotterdam/SGS

Rotterdam/SGS Path

Tank To Tank

TTT Sourcing

Tank To Vessel

TTV Operations

CIF Delivery

Port Discharge

Title Take-Over

TTO High Seas

FOB Rotterdam/Houston & FOB (SGS) Procedure

Structured for commercial transactions inside major storage terminals (Rotterdam/Houston/Aktau), allowing direct verification via SGS dip testing.

1

Order Placement & Soft Offer

Buyer submits an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) containing working procedures, company registration certificate, signatory passport, and banking details.

ICPO Company Profile
2

Commercial Invoice Acceptance

Seller issues Commercial Invoice (CI). Buyer signs and returns the CI alongside an official Letter of Acceptance and tank storage credentials (TSA).

CI TSA / NCNDA
3

SGS Report Sharing

Seller issues a copy of the fresh SGS report directly to Buyer's nominated tank farm company for verification with a Confidentiality & Non-Circumvent Letter.

4

Tank Lease & TSR Activation

Upon verification of SGS report, Seller leases and pays for Buyer's tank for 3 days, and Buyer pays for 2 days to secure a 5-day Tank Storage Receipt (TSR).

5-Day TSR
5

Full Proof of Product (POP) Release

Seller releases complete POP documentation to the Buyer: Q&Q Report, Pre-injection Report, Dip Test Authorization (DTA), Authorization to Sell (ATS), updated SGS Report, Certificate of Origin, and Authorization to Verify (ATV).

DTA ATS Origin Certificate ATV
6

Dip Test & Injection

Buyer conducts physical dip test inside Seller's tanks. Upon successful testing, injection commences from Seller's tank to Buyer's tank.

7

Wire Transfer Payment

Upon completion of injection, Seller issues the full injection report. Buyer makes 100% payment via MT103 TT wire transfer within 48 hours. Title transfer is released, and intermediaries are paid.

MT103 Receipt Title Ownership

FOB Tank to Tank (TTT) Procedure

Optimized for buyers who have leased tanks in loading port terminals and want a fast injection transfer backed by mutual storage contributions.

1

ICPO Submission

Buyer issues an official ICPO along with their valid Tank Storage Agreement (TSA).

2

CI Signing

Seller issues Commercial Invoice (CI). Buyer signs and returns the CI.

3

Tank Storage Payment Verification

Seller registers the CI with their bank, verifies, and pays 2 days of Buyer's tank storage. Buyer immediately pays an additional 3 days to secure the total 5-day Tank Storage Receipt (TSR) issued in Buyer's name.

5-day TSR
4

Injection & POP Documents

Seller injects the allocation into Buyer's tanks and releases the full POP documents: fresh SGS report (within 48 hours), Injection Report, DTA, Certificate of Origin, ATSC, Statement of Availability, and ATV.

SGS Report Injection Report ATSC
5

NCNDA/IMFPA Registration

NCNDA/IMFPA commission agreements are signed by all intermediaries and registered with the Seller's bank.

6

Financial Settlement

Buyer conducts physical verification in the tanks, verifies the POP documents, and makes 100% payment via MT103. Seller transfers the Title Ownership Certificate and a 12-month delivery contract.

Title Transfer 12-Mo SPA

FOB Tank to Vessel (TTV) Procedure

Governing the transfer of allocation from port storage tanks directly into the Buyer's incoming chartered shipping vessel.

1

Logistics & ICPO Submission

Buyer issues an ICPO on company letterhead containing working procedures, passport copy, company registration profile, and CPA logistics agreement.

2

Commercial Invoice & Injection Agreement

Seller issues Commercial Invoice and Tank to Vessel Injection Agreement. Buyer and their shipping company sign and return, providing the Vessel Q88 and Safety Management Certificate.

Vessel Q88 Safety Certificate
3

Partial PPOP & Clearance Lease

Seller releases partial PPOP (Commitment to Supply, Certificate of Origin, Statement of Availability, ATV). Buyer leases the Seller's port tank for 3 days to secure tank clearance and port entry permits.

Port Permit Commitment Letter
4

Dip Test Verification

Seller issues the Dip Test Authorization (DTA). Buyer and their SGS inspection team conduct a physical dip test inside the Seller's port storage tanks.

5

Notice of Readiness & Vessel Arrival

Upon successful dip test, Seller's storage company issues the Notice of Readiness (NOR). Buyer activates their vessel for the loading process.

NOR
6

Injection & Full POP Release

Seller injects the allocation into the Buyer's vessel. Seller releases full POP files: SGS report, Pipeline Injection Report, ATSC, and Product Passport.

Pipeline Report ATSC
7

Payment & Roll-over SPA

Buyer verifies the injection reports and completes payment via MT103 TT wire transfer. Seller transfers the Title Ownership Certificate. Parties sign a 12-month roll-over contract, and the 3-day tank lease cost is deducted from the final invoice.

CIF Transacting Procedure

Comprehensive delivery pathway. Seller covers freight, transit insurance, and logistics to the Buyer's desired discharge port terminal.

1

ICPO & SPA Sourcing

Buyer issues ICPO and charter profile. Seller issues the draft Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA). Buyer reviews, signs, and returns the SPA.

2

Contract Legalization & Partial POP

Seller submits the signed SPA for state legalization at Seller's expense. Seller releases partial POP documents: Statement of Availability, Commitment to Supply, Certificate of Origin, and Product Passport.

Legalized SPA Passport Data
3

Financial Instrument / Deposit Guarantee

Buyer's bank issues DLC MT700 or SBLC MT760 to Seller's fiduciary bank. If the Buyer fails to activate the instrument within 7 banking days, Buyer makes a security guarantee deposit of **$290,000 USD** via TT wire transfer to book the vessel charter (deductible from final cargo cost).

DLC MT700 / SBLC Or $290K Deposit
4

Vessel Loading & Full POP Release

Seller's bank issues the full set of Proof of Product (POP) and shipping documents along with a 2% Performance Bond (PB) to the Buyer's bank. Vessel sails as scheduled.

Bill of Lading 2% Performance Bond Maritime Insurance
5

Discharge Port Inspection

Vessel arrives at the Buyer's destination port. Buyer conducts independent SGS or CIQ verification testing at their own expense.

6

Final Invoice & Title Transfer

Upon successful inspection, Buyer pays the final invoice value via MT103 TT wire. Title of Ownership is officially transferred, and mandates are paid within 72 hours.

Title Take-Over (TTO) Procedure

Governing the acquisition of a loaded cargo vessel currently in transit on the high seas, followed by re-routing to the Buyer's destination port.

1

ICPO & Take-Over Agreement

Buyer submits ICPO, registration profile, and passport copy. Seller issues the Title Take-Over Contract (TTO/MOU) addendum for review and signature.

TTO Contract
2

Transit Shipping Documents Release

Seller releases cargo POP files: Product Passport, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Tanker Vessel Q88, Notice of Readiness (NOR), Ullage Report, Cargo Manifest, and Title Transfer Invoice.

Bill of Lading Vessel Q88 Ullage Report Cargo Manifest
3

Vessel Security Take-Over Fee

Buyer verifies availability of the product on the high seas and completes a security guarantee payment of **$380,000 USD** via wire transfer. This deposit serves as the Title Take-Over Fee.

TTO Fee ($380K)
4

Vessel Re-routing & Swift POP

Upon receipt of the TTO fee, Seller instructs the vessel master to re-route the vessel cargo tanker to the Buyer's desired discharge port. Seller transfers the title to the potential buyer's company name and releases full banking proof of product via SWIFT.

5

Destination Inspection & Payment

Vessel arrives at the destination port. Buyer conducts independent CIQ/SGS inspection. Upon successful testing, Buyer pays the final invoice via MT103 TT wire transfer.

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