Precision Execution in
Physical Energy Trading.
AIA BERLIAN INTERNATIONAL orchestrates international physical energy flows, bridging dislocations between primary export refiners and sovereign industrial buyers across vital maritime corridors. We safeguard counterparty certainty through non-negotiable laboratory assays (ASTM/EN/ISO), strict SIRE tanker vetting, and Tier-1 documentary trade settlement.
“Physical trading demands absolute contractual and operational precision. Every metric ton we allocate is safeguarded by joint accredited dip tests, OCIMF SIRE tanker vetting, and irrevocable documentary credit structures.”
HEAD OF PHYSICAL TRADING • SINGAPORE & JAKARTA DESKS
Specialized Energy
Trading Desks.
Operating through dedicated desks specialized in refined distillates, motor fuels, marine bunkering, and transition hydrocarbons to capitalize on regional supply dislocations.
Middle Distillates Desk
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (EN590 10ppm), Commercial Jet Fuel (Jet A-1 / Colonial 54), and Marine Gas Oil (DMA 0.1% S).
Light Ends & Gasoline Desk
Premium Unleaded Motor Gasoline (92, 95 & 97 RON), Light Virgin Naphtha feedstocks, and high-octane blendstocks.
Marine Bunkers & Fuel Oil
Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO 0.5% S), High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO 380cSt ISO 8217 RMG 380), and MFO bunker blends.
Crude Oil & Transition Gas
Light Sweet & Medium Sour Crude parcels, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG cryogenic), and Pressurized LPG (Propane/Butane).
4-Stage Execution
Lifecycle.
Every transaction conforms to international maritime conventions, ICC banking standards, and standardized laboratory verification to guarantee uninterrupted title and cargo transfer.
Counterparty Due Diligence
Submission of formal Corporate Profile, KYC, and formal Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO) with Banking Comfort Letter (BCL / POF). Screening against OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions watchlists.
KYC Pack, AML Attestation, ICPO, BCL / MT199 Proof of Funds
Laboratory Dip Test & COA
Independent third-party laboratory inspection by accredited surveyors (SGS, Saybolt, Intertek) at loading terminal reservoir or anchorage. Complete assay verification against ASTM / EN590 / ISO standards.
SGS / Saybolt COA, Dip Test Report, Tank Storage Receipt (TSR)
Documentary Credit & Escrow
Execution of binding Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA). Buyer establishes Irrevocable Documentary Letter of Credit (DLC MT700) or SBLC MT760 via a Top 50 prime international bank under ICC UCP 600 rules.
Bilateral SPA, DLC MT700, SBLC MT760, Escrow Security
Vessel Charter & Title Release
Vessel nomination via Q88 under OCIMF SIRE guidelines. Maritime loading, issuance of 3/3 clean ocean Bills of Lading, joint discharge dip test, and immediate documentary payment release.
Ocean B/L (3/3), Q88 Tanker Dossier, Commercial Invoice, CQ88
Incoterms 2020
Commercial Delivery Matrix.
Structured physical deliveries under globally recognized International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) terms tailored to counterparty shipping capabilities and port facilities.
AIA loads certified product onto buyer-chartered ocean tanker at designated origin terminal (Jurong, Fujairah, Rotterdam, Houston). Risk transfers when cargo passes vessel manifold flange.
- Risk Transfer: Loading Port Manifold Flange
- Vessel Chartering: Buyer Arranged & Paid
- Marine Insurance: Buyer Policy Responsibility
- Payment Trigger: DLC against Ocean B/L & COA
AIA charters ocean freight on SIRE-vetted double-hull tankers and procures marine cargo insurance (110% Institute Cargo Clauses A) delivered to buyer's nominated discharge port worldwide.
- Risk Transfer: Loading Port (Insured to Berth)
- Vessel Chartering: AIA Managed & Chartered
- Marine Insurance: AIA Covered (110% ICC-A)
- Payment Trigger: DLC against Complete Shipping Docs
AIA organizes ocean vessel logistics and pays freight charges to the destination discharge port. Preferred by institutional offtakers with blanket corporate maritime insurance policies.
- Risk Transfer: Loading Port Manifold
- Vessel Chartering: AIA Managed to Destination
- Marine Insurance: Buyer Procured
- Payment Trigger: Confirmed DLC / SBLC Release
Direct deepwater transfer at designated anchorages (OPL Singapore, Nipah, Fujairah) or bonded terminal tanks under MARPOL Annex I guidelines and OCIMF STS mooring standards.
- Risk Transfer: Manifold Flange Connection
- Quality Inspection: Joint Dip Test at Anchorage
- Safety Standards: MARPOL & OCIMF STS Guide
- Payment Trigger: Joint Dip Report & Title Deed
Institutional Trade
Governance Framework.
Comprehensive risk mitigation across price volatility, maritime laytime disputes, specification claims, and digital fraud prevention.
Price Volatility Hedging
Structured physical pricing formulas indexed to international benchmarks (Platts MOPS, Argus, ICE Gasoil) paired with bilateral derivative hedges to protect contract margin.
Demurrage & Laytime Control
Standardized BIMCO charter parties with calibrated 72-hour pumping time commitments, eliminating port delay penalties and demurrage liabilities.
Assay Retention Protocols
Dual-sealed retention samples stored for 90 days at certified independent laboratories (SGS / Saybolt), ensuring tamper-proof evidentiary backing for all parcels.
Web3 Cryptographic Proof
Real-time hashing of Bills of Lading and Certificates of Origin onto the high-performance Sui blockchain, guaranteeing unalterable digital authenticity and preventing duplicate trade financing.
Looking to Secure
Energy Allocation?
Submit your product specification, target volume, discharge port, and banking facility parameters. Our physical trading desk responds with verifiable indicative terms within 24 business hours.
- ✓ Guaranteed ASTM / EN / ISO specification compliance
- ✓ Flexible FOB, CIF, CFR and TTT / STS delivery terms
- ✓ Direct integration with Tier-1 issuing & confirming banks
- ✓ Full independent surveyor quality verification (SGS / Saybolt)
Have Refined Product
or Crude Available?
Introduce your production capacity, refinery origin, product assay, and loading port logistics. AIA provides reliable off-take agreements, ocean tanker chartering, and prompt bank settlements.
- ✓ Long-term off-take and spot cargo purchasing programs
- ✓ Swift KYC verification and direct principal-to-principal engagement
- ✓ Guaranteed documentary letter of credit issuance via Top 50 banks
- ✓ Global chartering network and vetted maritime logistics