Trade Finance for Bunkering
Trade Finance for Bunkering
Supplying marine fuel is a real business. It’s also a working capital trap if you don't have funding lined up. Ships need delivery. Suppliers want payment. You sit in the middle—on the hook for product you haven’t even been paid for yet. That’s why bunkering operators around the world are turning to private trade finance to fund deals, secure contracts, and move volume without relying on slow banks.
Why Bunkering Companies Struggle With Traditional Finance
Banks treat bunkering like a high-risk sector. Margins are thin. Counterparty risks are real. Delivery times are tight. Even well-run bunkering companies get stuck when traditional lenders demand cash cover, personal guarantees, or months of underwriting.
Meanwhile, your suppliers need payment upfront or against confirmed delivery. Your clients want days—or weeks—of credit terms. Private trade finance solves that gap by funding against the flow: contracts, invoices, cargo ownership, and receivables.
How Private Trade Finance Supports Bunkering Operations
Private trade finance investors don't care if you're a Fortune 500 name. They care if the trade is real, the paperwork is clean, and the money flow is secure. They fund:
- Pre-delivery payments to your fuel suppliers
- Inventory held for bunkering operations
- Receivables against shipowners, shipping lines, and logistics firms
- Structured delivery contracts with off-take and escrow mechanisms
Whether you're supplying MGO, VLSFO, or LSFO, if you can structure the trade with verifiable documents and exit flows, you can fund the operation without putting your entire balance sheet at risk.
What Bunkering Deals Need to Get Funded
At Financely, we work with bunkering companies to structure fundable transactions. To qualify, you’ll need:
- A signed supply contract with your client
- Verifiable delivery terms and schedules
- Supplier contracts or purchase orders
- Assigned receivables or direct payment flow setups
- Insurance coverage or risk mitigation where needed
If your deal is clean, we’ll build a structure that attracts active private trade finance investors funding bunkering deals today.
Need Trade Finance for Your Bunkering Operation?
Submit your deal to Financely. We'll review your documents, map a funding structure, and match you with private trade finance desks ready to fund real-world bunkering transactions.
Submit Your Deal Book a ConsultationWhere Trade Finance for Bunkering Is Flowing Right Now
Across our platform, we see active bunkering funding in:
- West African ports (Lagos, Tema, Abidjan)
- Middle East bunkering hubs (Fujairah, Sohar, Jeddah)
- East African ports (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam)
- Mediterranean ports (Malta, Piraeus, Algeciras)
- Asia-Pacific hubs (Singapore, Port Klang, Manila)
Deal sizes typically range from $500K to $25M+, depending on structure, counterparty, and delivery schedules.
The Bottom Line for Bunkering Companies
If you're supplying ships and need real working capital—not excuses—private trade finance investors are ready to fund the right transactions. Financely works with bunkering operators globally to structure and close financeable deals every week. Bring the cargo. Bring the contract. We'll help bring the capital you need to grow your volume and protect your cash flow.
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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