Our Services — 01
Crude Oil Trading
Commercial coordination for crude oil transactions, based in Almere, the Netherlands.
Service overview
CATOIL BV handles the commercial side of crude oil transactions: reviewing requirements, identifying suitable counterparties, coordinating documentation, inspection and logistics, and keeping the parties informed from first enquiry to delivery. We do not own production, refineries or vessels; our role is disciplined commercial coordination between buyers and sellers.
Capabilities
Our crude trading desk focuses on structured, well-documented transactions:
- Review of cargo requirements: grade, quantity, origin and destination.
- Coordination with refiners, traders and holders on availability and terms.
- Indicative commercial positions in writing, with clear assumptions.
- Contract coordination covering price basis, Incoterms and payment terms.
- Inspection coordination for quantity and quality determination.
- Direct commercial communication throughout the transaction.
Commercial process
Enquiries move through a defined sequence so both sides know what happens next:
- Inquiry — detailed cargo enquiry with quantity, destination and timing.
- Commercial review — verification of markets, counterparties and terms.
- Documentation & verification — company documents, mandate and compliance checks.
- Contract — agreed SPA, price basis, Incoterms and payment structure.
- Logistics & coordination — nominations, scheduling, inspection and documents.
- Delivery — discharge documentation and post-delivery settlement.
Logistics & documentation considerations
Crude transactions hinge on the physical and documentary chain. Typical points we coordinate or review with counterparties:
- Loading and discharge port procedures, berthing windows and nominated storage where applicable.
- Commercial, technical and quality documentation consistent with the agreed Incoterm (FOB, CIF or CFR).
- Independent inspection for quantity and quality, with sampling points agreed in the contract.
- Crude assay references (TPI / crude-assay data) confirmed with the seller before contracting.
FAQ
Crude oil trading — common questions
Enquiries are reviewed on a grade-by-grade basis. Where a specific grade, origin or assay is requested, availability is confirmed with counterparties before any commercial position is quoted. We follow publicly referenced crude price benchmarks and work against documented analyses.
Product and grade, quantity and unit, origin if known, destination or destination port, delivery window and any inspection requirements. Complete enquiries can be reviewed faster. The Request a Quote form collects exactly these fields.
FOB, CIF and CFR terms are discussed, subject to counterparty confirmation. The appropriate term depends on the product, route, inspection arrangement and the buyer's logistics position.
Through independent inspection arranged as part of the transaction, with sampling and laboratory analysis contracted between the parties. Specifications are written into the contract before execution.
Planning a crude oil purchase?
Tell us the grade, quantity and destination. We will review the requirement and come back with a clear, written commercial position.