This is an example of  trading procedures

Com-Unic ETC, a branch of the Com-Unic Group, is a Heidelberg-based energy trading firm specializing in EN590 diesel, D6 fuel oil, and petrochemicals, operates exclusively under this mutually balanced FOB Tank-to-Tank (TTT) procedure at major terminals (e.g., Vopak/VTTI in Houston, Rotterdam, Fujairah). 
This protocol complies with international trade laws including ICC rules, MARPOL Annex VI (sulfur/compliance standards), Incoterms 2020, and anti-fraud best practices, ensuring zero payment without verified product and vice versa. 
All our counterparties must accept these non-negotiable terms for engagement. 

 
 This procedure ensures mutual protection, regulatory compliance (OFAC/EU sanctions, MARPOL Annex VI, ICC standards), and execution efficiency for  in the example EN590. Exclusively for principals: refiners, traders, end-users with proven track record.

Phase 1: Pre-Transaction Compliance 
(Day 0: Mutual Due Diligence – 24-48 hours max)*  

• Exchange full KYC: Passports/UBOs, registry extracts, World-Check/PEP screening, OFAC/EU sanctions clearance (non Russian/sanctioned origins)  
• Execute NCNDA/IMFPA.  
• Seller performs single direct bank ATV verification of buyer; issues SCO (stock/price confirmation: Platts EN590 NWE or other minus $X, 7-day average; 50k+ MT or 100M+ gal minimum).  

Com-Unic requests zero upfront fees. Buyer receives soft POP preview (recent SGS Q&Q <30 days).  

Phase 2: Contract Execution & POP 
 

• Buyer submits: ICPO (full specs incl. port rotation, quantity, Platts EN590 NWE minus $X or equivalent, MT103 terms) + BCL/MT799 RWA (explicit ATV from issuing bank e.g. Commerzbank/Deutsche Bank) + TSA/CPA (30-day validity from named terminal e.g. Vopak).  
• Seller finalizes ATV (one-time process); both e-sign SPA: 7-day injection window, SGS protocols (EN590 sulfur ≤10ppm, flashpoint >70°C per SOLAS/MARPOL), **2% demurrage cap**, force majeure, ICC Singapore arbitration.  
• Seller posts full POP to Com-Unic secure server: SGS Q&Q report (seller-named, <30 days), TSR (tank #/volume), product passport, 24hr terminal video, LOI for Com-Unic terminal inventory verification.  
• Com-Unic posts tank takeover bond ($50-100k, refunded post-Q&Q pass + confirmed injection); seller confirms tank readiness.  

Phase 3: Injection, Dip Test & Verification  
(Days 3-6: Product Proof)  

•  Seller issues DTA/TTIA/access LOI.  
• Com-Unic coordinates SGS/Intertek dip test (our expense, ~$5-10k). Joint witnessing pre/post-injection: Full Q&Q (API gravity, viscosity specs, MARPOL-compliant). **Fail = immediate clean exit, zero liability**. Terminal seals/logs + Vopak oversight prevent tampering.  

Phase 4: Payment & Completion  
(Day 7: Simultaneous Transfer)  

• Q&Q pass certificate triggers Com-Unic MT103 wire to seller's segregated account (24hrs, SWIFT MT199 pre-advice).  
• Seller confirms funds, transfers title (ATS/CO/BL reissued to Com-Unic), closes TSA, activates IMFPA commissions.  
• Optional first lift escrow (HSBC/Lloyds): Holds MT103 until Q&Q pass + title transfer confirmed (100% protection both sides).  

Phase 5: Enforcement & Scaling 

• Non-performance: 8% p.a. penalty + legal costs per SPA.  
• Repeat business transitions to SBLC 101 sight (auto-rollover 12-24-36 months).  

Compliance Locked: All product MARPOL Annex VI verified (sulfur caps, flashpoint), full OFAC/EU blacklist checks.