Trade enquiry
MARKETS / FUELSKDL / 02.1

Fuels.
Defined by the detail.

A fuel enquiry becomes workable when the product specification, actual receiving route and payment responsibilities are clear.

THE COMMERCIAL PERSPECTIVE

Product identity.
Practical context.

Specify the exact product, use, contractual standard and test methods. Align the certificate of quality with the proposed cargo and the receiving requirement.

Discuss this requirement
01

Diesel & gasoil

State the required product standard and edition, end use, sulphur limit and climate/cold-flow requirements.

02

Fuel oil

Define the intended use, viscosity and reference temperature, density, sulphur, flash point and handling requirements.

03

Other refined-product enquiries

Identify the exact grade and end use before discussing a commercial programme.

FUEL REQUIREMENT WORKSPACE
DEFINE YOUR TECHNICAL BASIS

Diesel & gasoil

Use the product’s full contractual specification. Parameter names below help structure the enquiry; limits and availability are confirmed in the transaction-specific offer.

Prepare this enquiry
01

Product standard

Required standard and edition; exact product grade and end use.

02

Quality parameters

Sulphur, density and reference temperature, flash point, cetane and cold-flow parameters where applicable.

03

Test basis

Methods, units, limits and the agreed quality-document requirements.

THE TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL BRIEF

The information
that moves it forward.

These fields structure the enquiry. Availability, guaranteed limits, origins, price and terms are confirmed in the specific offer and contract.

01

Specification

Grade, standard/edition, test methods, units, guaranteed limits and agreed tolerances.

02

Quality evidence

A representative specification and transaction-specific certificate of quality or agreed inspection evidence.

03

Delivery point

Named loading/discharge location, terminal or other receiving point and the appointed operator.

04

Execution & settlement

Quantity, measurement basis, laycan, inspection, document presentation and agreed payment triggers.

TO START THE CONVERSATION

Send a complete requirement.

Download the working brief
  1. Exact product and contractual specification
  2. Quantity, unit and measurement basis
  3. End use, origin and destination
  4. Loading/discharge window and receiving arrangements
  5. Inspection and documentary requirements
  6. Delivery term, named place and proposed payment basis
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THE NEXT COMMERCIAL CONVERSATION

Define the requirement.
Build the next move.

Buying, supply or a structured trade programme. Start with the product, the parties and the delivery basis.

Prepare your trade enquiry