FAQ

FAQ IN OIL & GAS INDUSTRY


CIS is required to check details of the buyer, LOI shows their intent to purchase and POF confirms financial capabilities.

TSA shows they have required storage capabilities to receive the product while CPA proves they have arranged shipping for Transport.

TSR shows that Buyer’s storage is active and ready while Q88 verifies vessel specifications for loading and transport.

A CI is a legal document issued by the seller to the buyer detailing product, price, quantity, and payment terms. It is legally binding in international trade serving as the basis for payment customs clearance, and ownership transfer.

In CIF contracts a initial deposit secures the vessel booking, insurance, and freight costs that the seller must pay upfront. It shows the buyer’s commitment and protects the seller from non-performance.

Endorsing a DTA with the buyer’s tank farm allows direct access for inspection enabling dip testing and issuance of a fresh SGS report to verify the product’s quality and quantity before purchase.

CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight): The seller is responsible for the cost, insurance, and freight to deliver the cargo to the buyer’s port. The buyer takes ownership only upon arrival.
FOB (Free on Board): The seller delivers the product onto the vessel at the loading port. From that point, all costs, risks, and insurance are the buyer’s responsibility.

SBLC & LC issued from Banks are the safest in terms of payment.

To confirm the buyer has valid storage or ship to transfer and ready to receive the product, proving seriousness and reducing the risk of non-performance.

An NCNDA prevents parties from bypassing, while an IMFPA secures the agreed commission. They are required when brokers or intermediaries are part of the deal.

DTA permits product testing in storage, often with conditions, while UDTA allows an unconditional dip test without upfront payments, offering more security for buyers.

An SGS report is an independent inspection certificate confirming the product’s quality and quantity. It is widely trusted and considered the most reliable method of verification in oil trading.

A Certificate of Origin certifies the country where the oil was produced. It is important for customs clearance, verifying product authenticity, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations and tariffs.

Because MA is working directly with the refinery (10 th largest). It is 110% sure that if the compliance is done delivery will be there (There is no upfront fee for MA & refinery both).

Trade Instruments


Before paying any fees, MA will give you a L/C draft to send to your beneficiary. Once the beneficiary has accepted the verbiage, you can pay your fees and we will SWIFT out the documents within 1-2 business days. But once the instrument is issued all fees paid to banks and MA Become non refundable.

DLC, LC, SBLC, BG, APG

Yes we can give with Small banks . BBB and AAA rated banks and non rated banks.

We open Instruments for almost any sum above 10,00,000 EURO/GBP or USD.

The Instruments for which we arrange issuance are opened using our bank accounts at global institutions. Because we don’t ask our clients for specific security collateral in advance you do not tie up cash or your credit line. When you open through us, you use our credit lines and not yours. It’s a faster and more efficient process.

In most cases, we do not require a specific collateral deposit to open an Instrument. We offer “transactional” based finance.

We specialize in servicing companies working with fast-moving consumer goods. We can open Instruments for almost any type of goods. That said, we will not get involved in transactions involving weapons or ammunition, animal products or any restricted items by Governments.

After receiving the Instruments opening fee, if for any reason the Instruments is not open, we will give our client a full refund.

Once the Instruments is opened your fee cannot be refunded. We recommend to all of our clients that they assure themselves of their suppliers’ ability to perform before opening any banking instruments to them. That is why we provide the draft before opening the instruments.

MA is a service provider and we do not participate in our client’s profits. Our clients pay us a nominal fee based on their costs of goods or services to arrange issuance on their behalf for their chosen transaction.

We have been in business since 2001 and have a very good reputation. Online trusted by D&B since 2011, Our Credit reports are also available online with D&B we are BBB rated company. We can provide the bank comfort letter and other supporting documents on demand.