
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN & TRADING OPERATIONS
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN & TRADING OPERATIONS
CONNECTING SUPPLY · MARKETS · LOGISTICS
At METTA PETROLEUM PTE. LTD., international energy and commodities trading requires more than connecting buyers and sellers. Successful physical transactions depend upon the coordinated management of sourcing, contractual arrangements, documentation, quality assurance, logistics, shipping, finance and delivery.
From our base in Singapore — one of the world’s leading energy, maritime, commodities and financial centres — METTA PETROLEUM seeks to connect credible supply with qualified market demand through commercially responsible and well-structured transactions.
Our objective is to facilitate the efficient movement of petroleum products, energy products and selected commodities from source to destination, while maintaining a strong focus on integrity, transparency, compliance and disciplined execution.
01 | FROM SOURCE TO DESTINATION
An Integrated Approach to Energy & Commodities Trading
Every physical energy and commodity transaction involves a chain of interconnected activities.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to coordinate these activities with customers, suppliers, counterparties and relevant service providers throughout the transaction lifecycle.
SOURCE → TRADING → STORAGE → INSPECTION → SHIPPING → DELIVERY
Connecting every stage of the international supply chain through disciplined coordination and trusted partnerships.
02 | PRODUCT SOURCING & PROCUREMENT
A successful transaction begins with identifying an appropriate and credible source of supply.
METTA PETROLEUM seeks to work with qualified suppliers, refineries, producers, commodity suppliers, trading companies and other established market participants to identify petroleum products, energy products and selected commodities that meet the commercial and technical requirements of our customers and counterparties.
Our sourcing considerations may include:
Product specification and quality requirements
Quantity and contractual volume
Origin and availability
Pricing structure
Delivery schedule
Loading and destination ports or delivery points
Storage and terminal requirements
Shipping and logistics arrangements
Payment and financing terms
Inspection requirements
Applicable regulatory and compliance considerations
Our objective is not simply to locate a product, but to identify commercially viable and reliable supply solutions suitable for the underlying transaction.
03 | TRANSACTION STRUCTURING
From Commercial Opportunity to Executable Transaction
International energy and commodities trading involves multiple contractual, operational, logistical and financial considerations.
Depending upon the nature of the transaction, METTA PETROLEUM works with counterparties to establish appropriate commercial structures covering matters such as:
Product — Agreed commodity, product specification and quality requirements.
Quantity — Spot cargoes or contractual supply volumes.
Price — Fixed pricing or agreed market-linked pricing mechanisms.
Incoterms® — Appropriate delivery terms such as FOB, CIF or other mutually agreed structures.
Delivery — Loading point, destination, delivery window and logistics arrangements.
Inspection — Agreed independent inspection, testing and verification procedures.
Documentation — Commercial, shipping and transaction documentation required under the agreed structure.
Payment — Agreed payment instruments, financing arrangements and settlement procedures.
Compliance — Counterparty, transaction, regulatory and applicable compliance requirements.
The objective is to establish clear commercial responsibilities and workable transaction terms before physical execution begins.


04 | SHIPPING & MARINE LOGISTICS
Shipping is fundamental to international energy and commodities trading.
Depending upon the transaction structure, METTA PETROLEUM may coordinate with shipowners, charterers, brokers, terminal operators, agents and other maritime service providers in relation to the transportation and delivery of petroleum products, energy products and selected commodity cargoes.
This may include coordination relating to:
Vessel nomination
Vessel suitability
Chartering arrangements
Loading schedules
Port and terminal requirements
Marine documentation
Cargo movement
Discharge arrangements
Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations, where applicable
Delivery coordination
Where relevant to the vessel type and transaction, vessel information and documentation such as Q88 may form part of the operational review and transaction process.
05 | FOB & CIF TRANSACTIONS
FOB — Free on Board
Under an agreed FOB transaction structure, responsibility for transportation and related obligations is allocated according to the contractual terms and the applicable Incoterms® rule.
METTA PETROLEUM may participate in or coordinate FOB transactions where appropriate to the requirements of the buyer, seller, supplier and underlying trade, including petroleum products, energy products and selected commodities.
CIF — Cost, Insurance and Freight
Under an agreed CIF structure, the seller contracts for transportation and insurance in accordance with the contractual terms and the applicable Incoterms® rule.
CIF structures may be suitable where customers require delivery to an agreed destination port and where the transaction structure, logistics and contractual arrangements are commercially appropriate.
06 | STORAGE & TERMINAL OPERATIONS
Storage can play an important role in the physical energy and commodities supply chain.
Depending upon transaction requirements, METTA PETROLEUM may participate in or coordinate with suitable independent terminal, storage and maritime service providers for activities involving:
Tank storage
Product receipt
Product holding
Terminal handling
Loading and discharge
Inventory-related documentation
Transfer operations
Delivery coordination
Where relevant, such arrangements may support petroleum products, energy products and selected commodities, subject to the operational capabilities of the relevant facilities.
Storage and terminal arrangements remain subject to facility availability, contractual requirements, applicable operating procedures, due diligence and regulatory considerations.
07 | SHIP-TO-SHIP (STS) OPERATIONS
Where commercially appropriate and permitted, petroleum and other suitable liquid bulk cargoes may be transferred between vessels through Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations.
Such operations involve coordination among the relevant vessels, marine service providers, agents and other authorised parties and remain subject to applicable maritime, safety, environmental, operational and regulatory requirements.
METTA PETROLEUM may participate in or coordinate transactions involving STS delivery structures where appropriate to the underlying trade and agreed arrangements.


08 | INSPECTION & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Confidence Through Independent Verification
Product quality and quantity verification are important components of physical energy and commodities trading.
Depending upon contractual requirements, independent inspection, testing or verification companies may be appointed to verify matters such as:
Product quality
Product quantity
Cargo condition
Sampling
Laboratory analysis
Loading or discharge inspection
Tank or vessel measurements
Inspection certificates, laboratory reports and other verification documents may form part of the transaction documentation in accordance with the agreed contractual requirements.


09 | DOCUMENTATION & TRANSACTION CONTROL
Documentation Supports Every Physical Trade
International energy and commodities transactions involve extensive commercial, shipping, operational and compliance documentation.
Depending upon the transaction, documentation may include:
Commercial Invoice
Certificate of Origin
Product Quality / Specification Documentation
Bill of Lading
Cargo Manifest
Inspection Certificate
Quantity & Quality Reports
Vessel documentation / Q88, where applicable
Charter Party documentation, where applicable
Insurance documentation
Export or customs documentation where applicable
Terminal or storage documentation where required
Additional transaction-specific documents may also be required depending upon the product, delivery structure, jurisdiction and requirements of the relevant counterparties. The precise documents required will depend upon the transaction, product, jurisdiction, contractual terms, method of delivery and applicable regulatory requirements.
10 | TRADE FINANCE & SETTLEMENT COORDINATION
Physical energy and commodities trading is closely connected with appropriate payment and trade-finance arrangements.
Depending upon the underlying transaction, METTA PETROLEUM may facilitate introductions and transaction coordination with established SBLC/DLC providers, financial counterparties and other independent financial-solution providers in relation to qualifying commercial requirements.
The relevant provider, in turn, may coordinate with suitable issuing banks or financial institutions in connection with appropriate trade-finance instruments or banking arrangements.
These may include, where applicable:
Documentary Letters of Credit (DLC / LC)
Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC)
Bank Guarantees (BG)
Documentary payment arrangements
Commodity and structured trade-finance solutions
METTA PETROLEUM acts as an introducer, commercial facilitator and transaction coordinator and does not itself issue or guarantee banking instruments.
All arrangements remain subject to the underlying transaction, provider assessment, due diligence, KYC/AML and compliance requirements, applicable banking procedures, issuing-bank approval and acceptance by the respective financial parties.


12 | RISK, COMPLIANCE & COUNTERPARTY DUE DILIGENCE
International energy and commodity trading requires careful assessment of commercial, operational, financial, compliance and regulatory risks.
METTA PETROLEUM believes responsible trading begins with understanding the parties, products and transactions with which we engage.
Accordingly, transactions may be subject to appropriate:
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Know Your Business (KYB)
Counterparty Due Diligence
Sanctions Screening *
AML/CFT considerations
Trade Documentation Review
Commercial & Transaction Risk Assessment
Transactions are undertaken subject to applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements, internal commercial considerations and the requirements of the relevant counterparties and service providers.
Our objective is to engage with credible counterparties and pursue commercially viable transactions that meet appropriate compliance, due-diligence and risk-management standards.
* METTA PETROLEUM does not knowingly participate in transactions involving sanctioned or prohibited petroleum, oil and gas products or sanctioned counterparties, and applies appropriate product-origin and sanctions screening to qualifying opportunities.
