Trade Procedure
The established steps of international commodity trade, with the same discipline on every cargo. Each step closes with a document.
- 01
ICPO / LOI
The buyer issues a signed letter of intent stating product, quantity, Incoterm and port.
- 02
SCO
The seller side confirms availability and issues a Soft Corporate Offer.
- 03
FCO
Terms are settled; a binding Full Corporate Offer is presented for signature.
- 04
SPA
The sale and purchase agreement is signed; payment instrument and delivery schedule are fixed.
- 05
Inspection & loading
An independent inspection company certifies quality and quantity at the load port.
- 06
Delivery
The cargo passes under the contract Incoterm; documents are presented for payment.
Terms
Incoterms
FOB, CFR, CIF; DES for gas cargoes. The Incoterm is stated on each product.
Inspection
SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas or an equivalent independent company agreed by the parties; costs are allocated in the contract.
Payment
Documentary letter of credit (DLC) or the bank instrument agreed in the contract.
Documents
Bill of lading, certificates of quality and quantity, certificate of origin, commercial invoice and any other documents the contract requires.
Send us your cargo enquiry
Send the product, quantity, Incoterm and destination port; our trading desk will reply with availability and procedure.