Products: diesel EN 590, Jet A-1, fuel oil (VLSFO, HFO) and base oils.
Every transaction is screened against EU and international sanctions; origin is documented.
Quantity and quality are confirmed by independent inspection at the loading terminal.
After verification of both sides, buyer and seller agree on product, quantity, Incoterms®, inspection and payment. The product is delivered by vessel, in a tank storage transfer or by truck, and payment is made through a bank instrument against documents.
Common delivery forms are FOB at the loading port, CIF to the destination port or an in-tank transfer in a storage terminal. Quantity and quality are confirmed by an independent inspection company.
Many countries and products are subject to EU, UN or other sanctions. A transaction that violates them is illegal and can lead to frozen payments, seized cargoes and criminal liability.
We check the origin of the product, the counterparties and the vessels involved before contracting. The current EU sanctions are listed in the EU Sanctions Map.
EN 590 is the European standard for automotive diesel. It sets limits for, among other things, sulphur content (max. 10 mg/kg), cetane number, density and flash point.
Diesel to other national standards can also be brokered. The applicable specification is part of the contract and is verified at inspection.
Last updated: October 2026This page provides general information about trade practice. It is not legal, tax or investment advice.
| Product | Specification |
|---|---|
| Diesel EN 590 | Ultra low sulphur diesel, max. 10 ppm sulphur |
| Jet A-1 | Aviation turbine fuel according to DEF STAN 91-091 / ASTM D1655 |
| Fuel oil | VLSFO max. 0.5% sulphur, HFO 380 cSt |
| Base oils | Group I to III for lubricant production |
Cargo sizes depend on product, delivery form and the parties involved; we do not publish fixed volumes or prices. Tell us your requirement and we will check, after verification of both sides, what is realistic.
We follow the procedure agreed between the parties and the documents required by banks and terminals. Offers that require advance payments without verifiable goods are not pursued.
Fuel oil such as VLSFO can be brokered in cargo quantities. Ship bunkering is handled by licensed bunker suppliers in the respective port.
ULSD stands for ultra low sulphur diesel. In Europe, diesel under EN 590 meets this description with a sulphur limit of 10 mg/kg.
VLSFO (very low sulphur fuel oil) has a sulphur content of max. 0.50%, in line with the IMO 2020 global limit for ships. HFO has a higher sulphur content and may only be used on ships with exhaust gas cleaning systems or where permitted.
The Q88 is a standard questionnaire describing a tanker’s particulars, such as dimensions, tank capacity and certificates. Terminals and charterers use it to check whether a vessel is suitable.
In a tank storage transfer, product stored in a terminal is transferred from the seller’s tank or account to the buyer’s, without moving it by vessel. The terminal confirms the transfer, and quantity and quality are verified independently.
The EU prohibits the import of refined petroleum products from Russia, and recent sanctions packages also restrict products refined from Russian crude in third countries. We check origin and documentation against the current rules for every request.
AFQRJOS is the Joint Inspection Group’s checklist of aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly operated systems, combining the strictest elements of DEF STAN 91-091 and ASTM D1655. Many airports require Jet A-1 to meet it.
An independent inspection company samples and analyses the product at loading against the agreed specification, such as EN 590, and issues certificates of quality and quantity.
Genuine suppliers are refineries, established trading houses and holders of product in recognised terminals that can be verified and accept independent inspection. Unsolicited offers with fixed procedures and upfront fees are a warning sign; every supplier must also document the origin of the product.
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Read the guide06How EN590 cargoes are priced against Platts and ICE gasoil, tonnes vs litres, extra costs, HS code and price-related red flags.
Read the guide12The typical sequence of a brokered commodity transaction, the role of each party and why the order of the steps matters.
Read the guide13How SBLC and MT760 schemes, fake EN 590 and Jet A-1 procedures and advance-fee tricks work, and how to protect yourself.
Read the guide14How letters of credit, standby letters of credit, documentary collections, escrow and bank transfers secure payment in commodity deals.
Read the guide15What LOI, ICPO, FCO, SPA and POP mean, how genuine transactions use them and how to recognise fraudulent offers.
Read the guide16What a know-your-customer check covers, which documents are needed and how sanctions screening works in commodity trade.
Read the guide17Who inspects bulk cargoes, how quality and quantity are measured and what COA, COO and inspection certificates prove.
Read the guide18Which Incoterms® rules fit seaborne bulk cargoes, where risk passes from seller to buyer and what to watch out for.
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