For executing JET FUEL/DIESEL transactions on a Free on Board (FOB) basis in Rotterdam, adhere to the following detailed procedure to ensure an efficient and secure process:
Step-by-Step JET FUEL/DIESEL – FOB Rotterdam Procedure:
- Issue of ICPO
The Buyer initiates the process by issuing an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) with comprehensive banking details and a company profile. - Commercial Invoice Issuance
The Seller responds by issuing a commercial invoice to the Buyer. - Invoice Acceptance
The Buyer signs, seals, and returns the commercial invoice along with a letter of acceptance to the Seller within 24 hours. - Provision of TSA
The Buyer provides a Tank Storage Agreement (TSA) from a reliable tank farm for the Seller’s verification and approval. - Payment of Storage Fees
The Buyer and Seller simultaneously pay storage fees: the Buyer for 5 days and the Seller for 3 days, totaling 8 days. The Buyer then sends the Tank Storage Receipt (TSR) to the Seller with authorization to verify (ATV). - Issuance of PPOP Documents
Upon verification, the Seller emails the following Partial Proof of Product (PPOP) documents to the Buyer:- Fresh SGS Report (Quality and Quantity) (24-72 Hours Fresh)
- Tank Storage Receipt (TSR) with GPS coordinates of the tank location
- Injection Report (Rotterdam)
- Authorization to Verify (ATV) the product in the Seller’s tank
- Product Passport
- Unconditional Dip Test Authority (UDTA)
- Injection of Product
The Seller begins injecting the first month’s shipment quantity from refinery storage through the pipeline into the storage tank at the port of loading or via tank-to-tank transfer.Note: If the injection process exceeds 8 days, the Buyer must cover the additional days to complete the injection, depending on the tank location. - Dip Test Authorization (DTA)
After the injection is complete, the Seller issues a Dip Test Authorization (DTA) to the Buyer. The Buyer then arranges for SGS to inspect the product. - Payment After Dip Test
Following a successful Quality and Quantity (Q&Q) dip test by the Buyer, the Buyer makes payment for the total value of the product injected into the tank via MT103 or TT wire transfer. - Transfer of Title
Upon receipt of full payment from the Buyer, the Seller transfers title ownership of the product and provides the export documents. - Commission and SPA
The Seller pays all intermediaries involved in the transaction and sends the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to the Buyer for a one-year contract, with subsequent monthly shipments continuing as per the agreed terms and conditions.
Important Notice:
All Transaction Support Agreements (TSAs) submitted by customers will be verified for authenticity. Any inauthentic or forged TSAs will be grounds for legal action.