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Procurement process
Seven stages. One

Seven stages.
One documented chain of custody.

Every parcel we execute follows the same seven-stage procurement discipline. It exists so that the buyer can audit any step at any time — and so that no surprise arrives at discharge.

  1. Stage 01

    Inquiry

    Buyer submits an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) with product, volume, destination, delivery window and payment structure. NDAs signed if required.

    Documents
    • ICPO
    • Letter of Intent
    • NCNDA (optional)
  2. Stage 02

    Verification

    Allocation is title-checked with the refinery or authorised holder. We confirm origin, tonnage, spec and shipment window before responding.

    Documents
    • Allocation reference
    • Refinery TSR
    • Compliance screening
  3. Stage 03

    Commercial Offer

    Full Corporate Offer (FCO) issued with price formula, Incoterms, delivery schedule, quality specification and applicable inspection agencies.

    Documents
    • Full Corporate Offer
    • Draft SPA
  4. Stage 04

    Documentation

    SPA signed by both parties. Banking instruments exchanged — SBLC / DLC MT700 from top-50 bank, or documented TTO / TTV. All amendments handled through counsel.

    Documents
    • Signed SPA
    • SBLC / DLC MT700
    • TTO / TTV arrangement
  5. Stage 05

    Inspection

    SGS or Intertek conducts pre-shipment Q&Q at the loading terminal. Certificate of Quality and Certificate of Origin issued. Independent surveyor witnesses loading.

    Documents
    • CoQ
    • CoO
    • Ullage report
    • Surveyor's report
  6. Stage 06

    Shipment

    Vessel nominated and accepted. Charter party signed, marine insurance placed in buyer's favour (CIF), ATB / NOR issued. Real-time positioning shared throughout voyage.

    Documents
    • Bill of Lading
    • Charter Party
    • Marine Insurance Policy
  7. Stage 07

    Delivery

    Discharge at agreed port with independent survey. Custody transfer measurement completed. Final commercial reconciliation and release of banking instruments.

    Documents
    • Discharge survey
    • Final invoice
    • Instrument release
Ready to begin?

Send us your ICPO.
We reply within one business day.

Product, volume, destination and payment structure — that's all we need to prepare a Full Corporate Offer with allocation reference.