Crude Oil Trading
Crude oil enquiries coordinated across grades and origins, with pricing and terms set out in writing.
- Benchmark grades: Brent, WTI and Murban
- Grade and origin confirmed per enquiry
- Spot & term contracts
Almere, the Netherlands
CATOIL BV
Crude Oil & Refined Products Trading
Based in Almere, the Netherlands, CATOIL BV is an energy and commodity trading company focused on crude oil, refined products, supply and offtake, storage and terminal access, freight and logistics, and quality assurance. Supply • Logistics • Storage • Quality — coordinated from first enquiry through to delivery, so you can focus on what matters most.
Quality-focused execution
Coordinated logistics
International commercial reach
Supply
structured network
Logistics
coordinated end to end
Storage
terminal access
Quality
documented per contract
Office hours Mon–Fri
RotterdamtoAmsterdam
EN590 10ppm
25–40k MT
CIF
Company profile
A trading partner that's easy to work with
From Almere, the Netherlands, we coordinate crude oil and refined products, connecting clients with a structured supply network, coordinated logistics and quality-focused execution.
Who we are
We're a small, down-to-earth trading desk here in Almere. When you get in touch, you'll speak directly to the trader looking after your cargo. That keeps things quick, clear and personal.
Our mission
Our goal is simple: make cross-border fuel trading as predictable as possible. Fair pricing, verified quality and delivery terms that hold up when it matters.
Structured supply network
Coordinated logistics
Quality-focused execution
Direct commercial communication
Trade lanes
Hubs we can coordinate around
Six reference hubs. Select one to see typical parcel sizes and transit ranges — indicative figures, confirmed per enquiry.
Selected corridor
Rotterdam hub
- Products
- EN590 10ppm · ULSD · Jet A-1 · Naphtha
- Indicative transit
- Onward 4–24 days
- Indicative parcel
- 10,000–70,000 MT
- Delivery basis
- FOB / CIF
How a cargo moves
From supplier to destination
An illustrative flow of a coordinated cargo — no live data, no guarantees, just the stages CATOIL BV aligns commercially.
What we do
Trading, logistics and quality — all from one desk
We can help with a single cargo or handle the whole chain for you.
Refined Products
Jet fuel, diesel, gasoline and bitumen reviewed against your specification, with documentation agreed per parcel.
- Jet A-1
- EN590 / ULSD
- VLSFO & bitumen
Supply & Offtake
Longer-term supply and offtake structures for refiners and distributors who need volume they can plan around.
- Term agreements
- Flexible volumes
- Repeat programmes
Storage & Terminal Access
Tank storage coordinated at established hubs, scheduled around your cargo window.
- ARA hub terminals
- Bonded storage
- Load-out scheduling
Freight & Logistics
Charter arrangements, route planning and customs formalities coordinated from one point of contact.
- Charter coordination
- Multi-modal routing
- Customs coordination
Quality Assurance
Independent inspection and sampling coordinated where the contract provides for it, so both sides work from the same report.
- Inspection & sampling coordination
- Certificate of Analysis where agreed
- Load-out QC where agreed
Grades we trade
Specifications, without the guesswork
Sweet and medium grades reviewed FOB or CIF, with inspection terms agreed in the contract.
- FOB Rotterdam
- CIF
- ARA storage
| Property | Typical | Method |
|---|---|---|
| API gravity | 32–38 °API | ASTM D1298 |
| Sulphur | 0.4–1.2 wt% | ASTM D4294 |
| Pour point | ≤ 0 °C | ASTM D97 |
| BS&W | ≤ 0.5 vol% | ASTM D4007 |
| Vapour pressure | ≤ 12 psi | ASTM D323 |
Typical values for guidance. The final specification is confirmed per cargo, with inspection terms agreed in the contract.
Request this grade10 ppm sulphur diesel enquiries for European buyers, quoted ex-ARA or CIF.
- FOB Rotterdam
- CIF
- ARA storage
| Property | Typical | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 820–845 kg/m³ @15 °C | EN ISO 12185 |
| Sulphur | ≤ 10 mg/kg | EN ISO 20846 |
| Cetane index | ≥ 51 | EN ISO 4264 |
| Flash point | > 55 °C | EN ISO 2719 |
| CFPP | −5 to −20 °C | EN 116 |
Typical values for guidance. The final specification is confirmed per cargo, with inspection terms agreed in the contract.
Request this gradeJet A-1 enquiries reviewed with specification and inspection terms confirmed in the contract.
- FOB Rotterdam
- CIF
- ARA storage
| Property | Typical | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 775–840 kg/m³ @15 °C | ASTM D4052 |
| Sulphur | ≤ 0.30 wt% | ASTM D4294 |
| Flash point | ≥ 38 °C | ASTM D93 |
| Freezing point | ≤ −47 °C | ASTM D2386 |
| Saybolt colour | ≥ +25 | ASTM D156 |
Typical values for guidance. The final specification is confirmed per cargo, with inspection terms agreed in the contract.
Request this gradeUltra-low sulphur diesel at 10 ppm, with specification terms agreed per cargo.
- FOB Rotterdam
- CIF
- ARA storage
| Property | Typical | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur | ≤ 10 mg/kg | EN ISO 20846 |
| Cetane index | ≥ 46 | EN ISO 4264 |
| Density | 820–845 kg/m³ | EN ISO 12185 |
| Flash point | > 55 °C | EN ISO 2719 |
| Water | ≤ 200 mg/kg | EN ISO 12937 |
Typical values for guidance. The final specification is confirmed per cargo, with inspection terms agreed in the contract.
Request this grade0.50% sulphur marine fuel, traded FOB or CIF against a per-cargo specification.
- FOB Rotterdam
- CIF
- ARA storage
| Property | Typical | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur | ≤ 0.50 wt% | ISO 8754 |
| Viscosity | 180–380 cSt @50 °C | ISO 3104 |
| Density | ≤ 991 kg/m³ @15 °C | ISO 3675 |
| Pour point | ≤ 30 °C | ISO 3016 |
| Water | ≤ 0.50 vol% | ISO 3733 |
Typical values for guidance. The final specification is confirmed per cargo, with inspection terms agreed in the contract.
Request this gradePaving-grade bitumen in 60/70 penetration, traded FOB or CIF.
- FOB Rotterdam
- CIF
- ARA storage
| Property | Typical | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Penetration | 60–70 dmm | ASTM D5 |
| Softening point | 49–56 °C | ASTM D36 |
| Solubility | ≥ 99.5% | ASTM D2042 |
| Flash point | ≥ 230 °C | ASTM D92 |
| Viscosity ratio | ≤ 4 | ASTM D4402 |
Typical values for guidance. The final specification is confirmed per cargo, with inspection terms agreed in the contract.
Request this gradeWorking principles
How we work with counterparties
Clear communication
You will deal directly with the trader handling your cargo. Enquiries are reviewed promptly and answered with a clear, written position — no chasing and no guessing.
Peace of mind
Checks are agreed upfront — KYC, documentation and inspection requirements — and confirmed in writing before a transaction proceeds.
A real partnership
You'll deal with the same person from start to finish. They're still there when you need to move your next cargo too.
Pricing
What makes up a cargo price
Composition: Benchmark 72%, Differential 9%, Freight 11%, Insurance 4%, Financing 4%.
Benchmark
The published reference price the cargo is priced against.
Differential
The adjustment for grade, origin and quality against the benchmark.
Freight
The cost of moving the cargo from load port to discharge port.
Insurance
Cover for the cargo while it is in transit.
Financing
The cost of letters of credit and payment terms.
How we work
Our commercial process
A clear, documented path from first enquiry to delivery.
-
Inquiry
You send your product, volume, origin and destination requirements.
-
Commercial review
We assess feasibility and respond with an indicative commercial position.
-
Documentation & verification
Specifications, KYC and inspection requirements are confirmed in writing.
-
Contract
Terms are agreed and the contract is executed by both parties.
-
Logistics & coordination
Freight, storage, terminal slots and inspections are arranged.
-
Delivery
The cargo is delivered with full supporting documentation.
Trust & verification
Built on verifiable fundamentals
A Netherlands-registered trading company with documented processes and direct commercial communication.
Dutch company registration
CATOIL B.V. is registered with the Dutch trade register (KvK 87571617; Vestigingsnr 000053479459) and operates from Almere.
Registered office
Registered at Wijsgeerbaan 66, 1315 LJ Almere, the Netherlands.
Documented processes
Structured enquiry, verification and contracting steps so documentation is clear and consistent.
Quality procedures
Independent inspection and sampling coordinated at loading and discharge.
Supplier & buyer coordination
Direct commercial communication between counterparties, without unnecessary intermediation.
Inspection process
Where inspection is agreed, certificates and reports support the cargo against the contractual specification.
Ready to discuss a cargo?
Tell us what you are looking for. We will review your requirements and come back with a clear, written commercial position.