What ICPO, SCO, FCO, SPA and POP mean, who issues each document, and why the bank-to-bank sequence protects both sides.
Knowledge base
Oil trading guides
Plain-English explanations of how bulk petroleum transactions actually work — written for buyers, distributors and procurement teams evaluating their first (or fiftieth) cargo.
Who charters the vessel, who insures the cargo, where risk passes — and which basis fits your operation.
Sulphur limits, standards, typical uses and why the two grades price ~$160/MT apart.
ICPO to ASWP — every document, instrument and shipping term defined in plain English.
Current gross CIF & FOB levels for all 16 commodities, with contract ranges.
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