Purchase Procedure · FOB
The safest standard procedure for hydrocarbons trading in Rotterdam and Houston — zero upfront payments until independent inspection confirms product quality and quantity.
Overview
The trading market for Diesel EN590 10PPM and Jet A-1 in major hubs like Rotterdam and Houston is plagued with intermediaries and fraudulent offers. To operate simply and safely under the FOB TTT modality, the international industry standard Dip and Pay procedure must be applied — specifically designed to financially shield the buyer. The buyer does not pay a single dollar upfront until an independent inspector (SGS or Saybolt) validates the existence and quality of the product inside the seller's tanks.
The transaction begins with formal documentation from both parties establishing identity, intent and product specifications.
The seller must prove the fuel is real before the buyer moves any logistics. The following PPOP documents must be issued by the seller:
The buyer hires and pays directly the international inspection entity at the corresponding port. The inspectors enter the seller's tanks, take samples and issue a fresh Quality and Quantity (Q&Q) report — not older than 48 hours.
Once the SGS report is positive and matches the CI specifications, the injection phase begins.
Payment is executed only after confirming full volume delivery. Title transfers upon receipt of funds.
Security Framework
Never accept paying "tank extension fees", "injection insurance" or "advance customs costs". If the seller asks for money before SGS verifies the fuel, walk away — it is a scam.
Never share your Tank Storage Agreement unprotected. Only deliver your TSA once the seller has issued a binding Commercial Invoice. Scammers use TSA data to charge storage invoices under your name.
The SGS report must be commissioned and paid by you, or verified directly with SGS in Houston or Rotterdam using the barcode/report number. Never trust a PDF sent by the seller without independent verification.
Following international sanctions, ensure the Certificate of Origin is legitimate — frequently from Kazakhstan or non-sanctioned origins in Rotterdam, or Gulf Coast refineries in Houston.
Many scammers send documents that appear real — a UDTA or TSR bearing logos of legitimate tank companies in Rotterdam (Vopak, Eurotank) or Houston (Kinder Morgan). Before sending SGS to perform the Dip Test, contact the storage terminal independently to verify that the tank number in the CI actually exists and is registered to the seller. Never use the phone numbers or emails printed in the seller's documents — look up the official contacts of the terminal directly.
Product Coverage
This procedure applies to all liquid refined hydrocarbon products. However, critical variations exist in logistics, volumes and viability depending on the product.
Highest rotation and liquidity products in Rotterdam and Houston. TTT or TTV works perfectly — both ports have massive dedicated infrastructure for these clean distillates.
⚠ If offered at more than 10% below Platt's price — it is a scam in 99% of cases.
Heavy residual fuel requiring tanks with constant heating systems to maintain viscosity and allow pumping. Buyer must prove their tanks have the necessary thermal infrastructure.
⚠ Storage costs are significantly higher than for distillates.
Traditional D2 with old specifications (Russian GOST) is virtually obsolete in regulated Western markets. Modern standard in Houston and Rotterdam is EN590 (10PPM) or ULSD.
⚠ Active offers of D2 under old specs are a major red flag of fraudulent activity.
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