Bunkering Trade Finance Platform
Bunkering Trade Finance Platform
Bunkering businesses juggle prompt refinery payments against staggered barge liftings and 7- to 30-day credit to shipowners and airlines. Whether you supply VLSFO 0.5 %, MGO/MDO, traditional HSFO 3.5 %, LNG bunkers or emerging bio-fuel blends, the cash-flow gap is real—and widening as prices, hedge margins and carbon levies climb. Financely bridges that gap: one platform that structures the credit, syndicates the facility and services it through every cargo cycle.
Why Lenders & Suppliers Use Our Platform
| Platform Feature | Value to Bunker Supplier | Value to Lender / Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Borrowing-Base Engine (real-time) | Instant headroom; higher advance rates on in-tank and in-transit fuel. | Daily mark-to-market and variance alerts cut collateral risk. |
| Integrated KYC & Sanctions Filter | Faster LC issuance; fewer blocked vessels or counterparties. | Reg-tech compliance lowers reputational and regulatory exposure. |
| Voyage, Barge & Tank Tracking | Demurrage visibility; quicker laytime settlements. | Live collateral audit without on-site visits. |
| Embedded Hedging & Credit-Insurance Desk | Bulk pricing on swaps and trade credit covers; protects margin. | Transfers price and default risk away from the facility. |
| Securitization Exit Ramp | Scales volumes without renegotiating bank lines. | Balance-sheet recycle; higher ROE on short-tenor paper. |
Facility Palette & Typical Economics
| Facility | Advance Rate | Tenor | Reference Cost* | Structuring Retainer | Success Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactional LC / UPAS LC | Up to 100 % | 30-120 days | SOFR + 3-4.5 % | USD 75 000 – 150 000 (size tiered) |
0.50 – 0.75 % on funded amount |
| Pre-Payment / Pre-Export Loan | 70-85 % | 60-150 days | SOFR + 4-6 % | ||
| Borrowing-Base Revolver | 65-80 % | 12-mo revolving | SOFR + 3.5-5 % | ||
| Receivables Discounting | 75-90 % | 30-90 days | SOFR + 2.5-4 % |
*Final margin depends on counter-party mix, collateral controls and jurisdiction.
Five-Step Execution Path
- Diagnostic – Map fuel grades, ports, counterparties and hedge policy.
- Structuring – Build eligibility matrix, cash-flow model and covenant set.
- Data-Room & Auction – Push complete credit pack to matched banks, funds and insurers.
- Term-Sheet Harmonisation – Align margin, advance rate, security and operational KPIs.
- Closing & Servicing – Facility live; platform auto-generates BBCs, voyage feeds and alerts.
Ideal Participant Profile
- Annual bunker turnover ≥ USD 50 million
- Documented supply contracts & barge fleet or storage
- Pro forma gross margin ≥ USD 15/mt
- Systems able to export daily inventory and receivables data (CSV/API)
Ready to fund your next bunker stem—VLSFO, MGO, HSFO or LNG—without draining equity? Let’s build the facility that follows every drop.
Talk Trade FinanceFinancely Group arranges facilities on a best-efforts basis through licensed lenders. Funding is subject to due diligence, compliance clearance and a signed mandate. Third-party costs (audit, legal, insurance) are passed through at cost.
Get Started With Us
Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days
Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.
All submissions are
promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.
Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.
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