Structure the transaction before moving the commodity.
ADSGI works upstream on international commodity transactions to qualify counterparties, define the contractual and documentary architecture, align delivery and payment mechanics, and prepare an executable bank-to-bank transaction route.
Trade execution pathways
Transaction Structuring
Parties, product, quantity, pricing, delivery, payment, security, documents and execution sequence.
EXPLORE → 02FOB / CIF / CIP Delivery
Incoterm allocation, loading, freight, insurance, customs, title and risk-transfer points.
EXPLORE → 03Buyer / Seller Documents
Corporate, commercial, banking, compliance, logistics, inspection and title documentation.
EXPLORE → 04Payment & Security
LC, DLC, SBLC and transaction-specific payment mechanics aligned with contracted deliveries.
EXPLORE → 05Commodity-Specific Controls
Oil, sulfur, gold and other products require distinct technical, inspection and delivery controls.
EXPLORE → 06Execution & Settlement
From qualification and SPA to shipment, inspection, documentary presentation and settlement.
EXPLORE →A commodity contract is an execution system.
FOB, CIF and CIP change the allocation of execution risk.
Seller delivers on board at the named port of shipment. Freight and onward marine transport are generally arranged by the buyer, subject to the contract and applicable Incoterms version.
Seller contracts carriage and insurance to the named destination port, while risk-transfer mechanics remain governed by the agreed Incoterm and SPA.
Seller contracts carriage and insurance to the named destination/place under the agreed CIP structure. The contractual transfer of risk must not be confused with arrival.
The SPA must still define the named port/place, delivery window, vessel or transport requirements, documentary obligations, inspection, title, risk, payment trigger, default and remedies.
Buyer and seller must evidence their ability to perform.
Documents vary by commodity and transaction. The documentary package should be defined before bank instruments are discussed as executable.
SELLER
Corporate / KYC documentsAuthority / mandate where applicableProduct specification / origin evidenceCommercial offer / SPA documentationLogistics / loading documentationInspection / quality documentsInsurance / transport documents where applicableBUYER
Corporate / KYC documentsFormal purchase request / ICPO where applicableBanking coordinatesFinancial capability evidence where requiredReceiving / issuing bank readinessImport / destination requirementsContractual payment undertakingThe payment mechanism must follow the physical transaction.
The exact sequence depends on the SPA, commodity, Incoterm, banking instrument and documentary conditions. LC, DLC and SBLC have different functions and must not be treated as interchangeable.
One architecture. Different execution controls.
Crude Oil / Petroleum
Product specification, origin, loading terminal, vessel compatibility, quantity/quality inspection, shipping documents, sanctions and payment route.
Sulfur / Bulk Commodities
Specification, quantity schedule, loading port, CIF/FOB route, inspection, shipping documentation and payment per contracted shipment.
Gold / Precious Metals
Origin and responsible-sourcing documentation, bullion identification where applicable, secure logistics, customs, refinery acceptance, assay and final settlement mechanics.
Assay is part of the settlement architecture.
For gold transactions involving refinery delivery, the contract should define the refinery, delivery and custody route, assay procedure, acceptable tolerances, final weight/fineness determination, pricing reference and settlement adjustment.
From counterparties to settlement
No transaction should move to execution solely on the basis of generic procedures, blank drafts or unverified intermediary documentation.
One complete transaction file.
The file should allow ADSGI to identify the parties, product, quantity, delivery route, payment mechanism, banks, documentary requirements and transaction authority before counterparties are connected.
Documents sent through WhatsApp are not reviewed or processed as an official transaction submission. Blank templates and generic drafts are not sufficient.
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