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Gulf TitansInternational
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Trading and logistics

From agreedterms tosettlement

We coordinate the commercial and logistical steps that take a cargo from the load port to its buyer, and we are clear about who performs each one.

Physical commodities trading
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Commercial coordination
  • Coordination of nominations, laycans, loading and discharge
  • Preparation and review of commercial documents
  • Management of settlement through the banks involved
Commercial coordination

One timetable for every party

A single transaction can involve a seller, a buyer, a shipowner, a terminal, inspectors, insurers and several banks. Each works to its own procedures and deadlines.

We keep these parties aligned: confirming nominations and laycans, passing information promptly and resolving questions before they become delays or demurrage.

Logistics

How delivery is organised

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Transportation

Cargoes travel in tankers, bulk carriers, reefer containers and bagged break bulk, owned and operated by independent shipowners. Depending on the delivery terms, the vessel is chartered by the seller, the buyer or by us for the transaction.
02

Terminals and storage

Loading and discharge take place at third party terminals, silos and warehouses. Where storage is required, it is contracted from independent operators.
03

Inspection

Quality and quantity are determined by independent inspection companies appointed under the contract, such as SGS and Intertek, whose certificates form part of the shipping documents.
Documentation and settlement

Documents that banks can rely on

Bills of lading, certificates of quality, quantity and origin, phytosanitary and health certificates and invoices are prepared and checked against the contract and the payment instrument. Payment is made through banks, by letter of credit, standby letter of credit, cash against documents or telegraphic transfer as agreed between the parties.

Responsibilities

What we do and what we arrange

We are clear with counterparties about which services we perform ourselves and which are performed by independent specialists.

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Performed by Gulf Titans

  • 01Purchase and sale of cargoes on all three desks
  • 02Negotiation of prices, contracts and delivery terms
  • 03Counterparty due diligence
  • 04Coordination of nominations, laycans, loading and discharge
  • 05Preparation and review of commercial documents
  • 06Management of settlement through the banks involved
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Performed by independent providers

  • 01Ownership and operation of vessels
  • 02Terminal, port, silo and storage services
  • 03Quality, quantity and assay inspection
  • 04Fumigation and phytosanitary certification
  • 05Cargo insurance, banking and trade finance
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