Fuel Trade Finance: Documentary Letter of Credit Issuance for Petroleum and Refined Products
Fuel Trade Finance And Documentary Credits

Fuel Trade Finance: Documentary Letter of Credit Issuance for Petroleum and Refined Products

We coordinate documentary Letter of Credit issuance for fuel and petroleum transactions through a structured underwriting, drafting, and bank-routing process. Designed for commercial buyers requiring disciplined execution, compliance alignment, and credible issuing pathways.

Scope Of Coverage

Refined Products

  • Diesel and gasoil imports
  • Gasoline and blending components
  • Jet fuel aligned to verifiable aviation distribution

Residual And Marine Fuels

  • Fuel oil grades
  • Marine bunker supply transactions
  • Structured shipment-based petroleum trades
Acceptance is subject to counterparty credibility, sanctions posture, repayment visibility, and documentary feasibility under UCP 600 standards.

Structured Execution Framework

Stage 1

Transaction Screening

Assessment of product, volume, Incoterms, counterparties, and issuance structure.

Stage 2

KYC And Compliance Review

Beneficial ownership mapping, AML review, sanctions alignment, and documentation verification.

Stage 3

LC Structuring And Drafting

Preparation of sight or usance LC draft, confirmation pathway where required, and document condition alignment.

Stage 4

Issuing Bank Coordination

Routing to appropriate issuing institutions based on jurisdiction, exposure limits, and tenor requirements.

Stage 5

Issuance And Amendment Oversight

Controlled issuance process, advising bank coordination, and structured amendment management.

Stage 6

Document Presentation Control

Checklist management to reduce discrepancies and preserve payment certainty.

Required Information For LC Issuance

Category Documentation Purpose
Corporate Documentation Incorporation documents, UBO disclosures, identification records Bank onboarding and compliance clearance
Financial Profile Financial statements, liquidity overview, collateral plan Credit underwriting and exposure approval
Commercial Contract Executed or draft SPA with defined quantity, pricing basis, and delivery terms LC condition structuring
Logistics Framework Load port, discharge port, inspection protocol, shipment schedule Operational feasibility validation
Transactions involving unverifiable counterparties, circular chains, informal payment routes, or unrealistic document conditions are declined at screening stage.

Request A Structured Review

Submit your transaction file and compliance documentation for a formal LC feasibility assessment and issuance pathway outline.

Request A Proposal
Financely acts as a transaction-led advisory and coordination desk. LC issuance, confirmation, and funding remain subject to independent bank underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and final documentation.