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Market news, trade procedures and price analysis across energy, metals, soft commodities, chemicals, finance and logistics.

Consortium Advantage Platform: Vopak
Welcome to Consortium Advantage Platform: Blacksea Independent Energy Trade Redefines Global Fuel Procurement Unlocking Trust, Speed, and Competitive Pricing in the Energy…
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The Mathematics of Oil: Understanding Volume & Weight Calculations in Tanker Operations
In the world of maritime oil transportation, numbers rule everything. From determining how much crude has been loaded to resolving disputes at discharge ports, precise…
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Why ASTM Standards Govern Quantity & Quality Assessments
In global petroleum trade, the financial transaction between buyer and seller hinges not only on the agreed unit price but also on the accurate measurement of the cargo’s…
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Slop Management and Load on Top (LOT) Procedures
Slop Management and Load on Top (LOT) Procedures in Oil Transportation: Legal, Operational, and Commercial Insights In the maritime transportation of crude oil and petroleum…
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Acceptance Criteria for Tanker Vessels in Oil Transportation: Why Major Oil Standards, TOVALOP, and P&I Insurance Matter
In international oil trading, it is not only the quality of the product that matters, but also the compliance and reliability of the vessel used for transportation. That’s…
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Seaway Transportation
In line with our goal of being your solution partner in the business and international arena, our company has established a close co-operation with leading shipping agencies…
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Cargo Routes
Importance of Sea Transport T he Backbone of Sugar Trade: Sea transport forms the foundation of the international sugar market. The vast majority of sugar traded globally…
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