Standardized Workflows

Transaction Procedures

Review our officially sanctioned trading workflows for Tank to Tank, Ship to Ship, Tank to Vessel, and Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) acquisitions.

Tank To Tank

TTT Sourcing

Ship To Ship

STS Logistics

Tank To Vessel

TTV Operations

CIF Delivery

Port Discharge

Tank to Tank (TTT) Procedure

Designed for buyers with existing storage capacity in major hubs like Rotterdam or Houston, allowing direct dip testing and immediate fuel injection transfer.

1

Credential Submission

Buyer Company submits a verified Company Information Sheet (CIS), a verifiable Proof of Funds (POF), and a scanned passport copy of the authorized signatory for verification.

2

Review & Acknowledgment

Seller reviews the credentials and issues a formal email acknowledgment to the Buyer company within 24–48 hours.

3

Purchase Order & Storage Agreement

Buyer submits an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) carrying complete banking details, alongside a valid Tank Storage Agreement (TSA) issued by the buyer's logistics provider.

ICPO Buyer TSA
4

Commercial Invoice & Legalization

Seller issues a Commercial Invoice (CI) detailing available tank volumes. Buyer reviews, signs, and returns the CI for legal registration, completed at the Seller's expense.

5

Verification & Release of POP Documents

Seller verifies the authenticity of the Buyer's storage facility. Upon confirmation and receipt of a minimum 3-day valid Tank Storage Receipt (TSR), Seller releases full Proof of Product (POP) files directly to the Buyer.

Legalized CI SGS Report (within 48 hrs) Dip Test Authorization (DTA) Authorization to Sell (ATS) TSR with GPS Coordinates Export Licenses
6

Dip Test & Verification

Buyer and their logistics inspection team conduct a physical dip test of the product inside the Seller's storage tanks.

7

Authorization to Inject (ATI)

Upon successful verification and test results, the Buyer's logistics provider issues the Authority to Inject (ATI), allowing the Seller to commence injection.

8

Injection & Wire Payment

Seller injects the fuel allocation into the Buyer's tank. The Buyer completes payment via TT Wire or MT103 within Forty-Eight (48) hours of injection completion.

9

Title Transfer & Commissions

Seller transfers the Title Ownership Certificate to the Buyer's name. Commissions are immediately paid to all registered intermediaries under the IMFPA agreement.

Ship to Ship (STS) Procedure

Utilized when cargo is currently in transit. The Seller re-routes the vessel master to a designated STS coordinate upon charter confirmation and verification.

1

Verification Credentials

Buyer submits corporate profile (CIS), proof of financial capability (POF), and passport copy of the corporate officer.

2

ICPO & CPA Agreement

Buyer submits an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) and a valid Charter Party Agreement (CPA) from their marine logistics carrier.

ICPO CPA Agreement
3

MOU & Proforma CI

Seller issues a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) alongside a Commercial Invoice (CI) for the Buyer to review and sign.

4

POP Release (Vessel Data)

Upon Buyer activating their Q88 structure, the Seller issues the shipping POP documents directly in the Buyer's corporate name.

Bill of Lading Cargo Manifest Vessel Q88 Ullage Report Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Certificate of Origin
5

Vessel Re-routing

Upon Seller's acceptance of the Buyer's chartered vessel Q88, the Seller instructs the vessel master to re-route the vessel cargo tanker to the Buyer's designated STS location.

6

Title Transfer & POA

Seller and Buyer sign the Title Transfer Affidavit. The vessel master countersigns the shipping agent Power of Attorney (POA) to permit entry at the port terminal.

7

Discharge & CIQ Inspection

Vessel tanker arrives at the destination port. Buyer conducts the official CIQ/SGS inspection to verify cargo volume and grade compliance.

8

Financial Settlement

Buyer makes full wire payment (via MT103, TT, or USDT) within Forty-Eight (48) hours of inspection completion. Intermediaries are paid within 24 hours.

Tank to Vessel (TTV) Procedure

Applicable when the product is stored at port tanks and needs to be directly injected into the Buyer's incoming chartered cargo vessel.

1

Inquiry Initiation

Buyer submits corporate information sheet (CIS), proof of funds, and scanned passport, followed by an email confirmation from the Seller.

2

Corporate Order & TSA

Buyer submits a formal ICPO and a Tank Storage Agreement (TSA) representing reserved storage space at the loading terminal.

3

Commercial Invoice & Acceptance Letter

Buyer signs the Commercial Invoice, Letter of Indemnity (LOI), and NCNDA/IMFPA, returning them alongside an official Letter of Acceptance on company letterhead.

Signed CI Letter of Indemnity Letter of Acceptance
4

CCLRF Logistics Payment

Seller issues a Cash Call Logistics Reassignment Fee (CCLRF) invoice. Buyer completes the logistics payment. Seller provides a Notice of Readiness (NOR) and the POP documents.

SGS Quality Passport Notice of Readiness (NOR) Authorization to Verify (ATV) Tank Storage Receipt (TSR)
5

Verification & Dip Test

Buyer conducts physical verification of the product allocation. Buyer may request a refreshed SGS test at their own expense.

6

ATI & Vessel Injection

Buyer issues the Authorization to Inject (ATI). Seller commences injection directly into the Buyer's chartered vessel tanker at the port terminal.

7

Payment & Contract Finalization

Buyer completes payment via MT103 or TT wire within Forty-Eight (48) hours of injection. Seller issues the Title Ownership Certificate and export filings. Parties sign a 12-month delivery SPA.

Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) Procedure

Comprehensive shipping procedure. Seller covers transport, insurance, and freight expenses to the Buyer's desired discharge port terminal, backed by a vessel security deposit.

1

Corporate Sourcing Setup

Buyer submits CIS, POF, passport, and Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) outlining desired discharge ports and pricing terms.

2

Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA)

Seller issues the Draft SPA. Buyer reviews, signs, and returns it. Seller legalizes the contract with Kazakhstan state authorities to book cargo allocation at Seller's expense.

3

Partial POP Release

Seller releases partial POP files (Legalized SPA, Commitment to Supply, Statement of Product Availability, Proforma Invoice, Tax Cert, Export License).

4

Vessel Security Deposit

Buyer makes a security guarantee deposit of **$280,000 USD** via TT Wire to the Seller's bank. This deposit is fully deductible from the final product invoice at the discharge port.

Wire Receipt ($280K)
5

Full POP & Shipping Documentation

On confirmation of the deposit, Seller releases complete POP documents and maritime shipping details.

SGS Quality Passport Customs Clearance Certificate Charter Party Agreement (CPA) Port Storage/Insurance Transnet Transport Contract
6

Transit & Destination Inspection

Vessel tanker sails as scheduled. Upon arrival at the Buyer's discharge port, the Buyer conducts independent SGS or CIQ verification testing at their own expense.

7

Final Payment & Ownership Release

Within Forty-Eight (48) hours of successful cargo verification, Buyer pays the final invoice value via TT wire. Title of Ownership is officially released, and mandates are paid.

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Ensure your company information sheet (CIS) and financial capability proof (POF) are compiled according to the selected procedure before sending.