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