Our Capabilities | DEK Trading Trade & Financial Care

Each opportunity is assessed on its own requirements. This may involve clarifying the proposed volume and delivery schedule, aligning buyer and seller expectations, reviewing the commercial basis of the offer and identifying the documents needed to proceed.

Depending on the transaction, independent inspection and quality verification may form part of the agreed process. Inspection providers, procedures, costs and responsibilities should be established between the relevant parties before execution.

Our objective is to help counterparties establish a clear, commercially workable basis for supply, with responsibilities and expectations defined before the transaction progresses.

Clear communication between counterparties and service providers helps identify delays, resolve documentation issues and keep the transaction aligned with its agreed terms.

Where information is available from the relevant shipping or logistics providers, shipment updates can support coordination around estimated arrival times, loading and discharge progress, and changes to the delivery schedule.

Any additional arrangements, including ship-to-ship transfer, must be assessed against the cargo requirements, location, applicable regulations, safety considerations and approvals required for the specific operation.

DEK’s role in each shipment is defined by the transaction and agreed responsibilities. Freight, vessel and port services are subject to availability and the arrangements made with the relevant providers.

Supporting the planning and coordination of cargo handling, storage and delivery.

Storage and terminal arrangements can influence the timing, flexibility and overall cost of an energy transaction. Appropriate facilities and handling procedures help counterparties manage the movement of cargo between vessels, storage locations and onward delivery points.

DEK Trading can support the assessment and coordination of storage and terminal requirements where these form part of a proposed transaction. The appropriate arrangement depends on the product, destination, volume, delivery schedule, facility capabilities and commercial terms.

Storage arrangements may need to be aligned with vessel schedules, buyer requirements, product inspection and onward transportation. Coordination can help the parties clarify when cargo is expected to arrive, how it will be handled, what documentation is required and which party is responsible at each stage.

Where relevant, the parties should establish the procedures for cargo transfers, inventory records, inspection, custody and transfer of title. These arrangements should be documented clearly to reduce misunderstandings over product ownership, timing, quantity and responsibility.

DEK’s involvement is determined by the agreed scope of each transaction. Storage and terminal services are arranged subject to facility availability, operator terms and the requirements of the counterparties..

Establishing clear commercial terms and assessing the risks associated with physical energy transactions.

Physical commodity trading involves more than agreeing on a product and price. Counterparty credibility, payment arrangements, delivery obligations, documentation, regulatory requirements and changes in market conditions can all affect whether a transaction is commercially viable.

DEK Trading places importance on assessing these factors early and defining the proposed transaction structure clearly. The specific arrangements depend on the parties, jurisdictions, product, transaction size and agreed allocation of responsibilities.

We define each party's obligations, payment conditions, documents and the point of delivery and title transfer, and assess counterparties early.

Payment structures: letters of credit, standby letters of credit, bank transfers or other agreed mechanisms
Incoterms matched to the transaction
Counterparty due diligence: ownership, role and consistency of documents
Sanctions and AML requirements considered up front
Key risks reviewed: counterparty, price, payment, delivery, quality and quantity, documentation and currency

* No transaction is free from risk. Protections depend on structure, documentation and the parties' performance.

Counterparty assessment is an important part of responsible trade execution. Depending on the transaction, due diligence may include reviewing corporate information, identifying relevant ownership and control details, understanding the proposed party’s role, and assessing the consistency of the commercial offer and supporting documents.

Applicable sanctions, anti-money laundering requirements and other legal or regulatory obligations must be considered in light of the relevant jurisdictions, parties, goods, banks and routes involved. The scope of checks and any required approvals should be established before a transaction proceeds.

Risk considerations may include:

Counterparty risk: whether the parties are suitably identified and able to meet their contractual obligations.
Price risk: exposure to market movements between negotiation, pricing and delivery.
Payment risk: the timing, conditions and reliability of the agreed payment mechanism.
Delivery risk: potential delays, port constraints, freight availability and other operational issues.
Quality and quantity risk: whether the delivered cargo meets the agreed specifications and quantity.
Documentation risk: inconsistencies or gaps in contracts, inspection records, shipping documents and payment documentation.
Foreign exchange risk: where the transaction involves currencies that may move against the parties’ commercial expectations.

Where appropriate and available, counterparties may consider risk-management instruments or professional advice to address specific exposures. Any hedging or financial arrangement must be suitable for the transaction and undertaken through the relevant authorised and qualified parties.

The aim is to identify material risks, clarify responsibilities and establish commercially realistic terms before commitments are made. No transaction is free from risk, and the protections available depend on the structure, documentation and performance of the parties involved.

Capabilities

End-to-End Commodity Logistics

Physical Off-Take & Supply

We assess buyer requirements and supply opportunities to establish a workable basis for negotiation and execution.

We assess buyer requirements and supply opportunities to establish a workable basis for negotiation and execution.

Commercial Coordination

Our objective is to help counterparties establish a clear, commercially workable basis for supply, with responsibilities and expectations defined before the transaction progresses.

Maritime Logistics & Freight

Where a transaction requires it, we coordinate with shipowners, charterers, agents and terminals on vessel suitability, port requirements, freight terms and shipping documents.

Shipment Coordination and Visibility

DEK’s role in each shipment is defined by the transaction and agreed responsibilities. Freight, vessel and port services are subject to availability and the arrangements made with the relevant providers.

Storage & Terminaling

DEK Trading can support the assessment and coordination of storage and terminal requirements where these form part of a proposed transaction. The appropriate arrangement depends on the product, destination, volume, delivery schedule, facility capabilities and commercial terms.

Inventory and Cargo Coordination

DEK’s involvement is determined by the agreed scope of each transaction. Storage and terminal services are arranged subject to facility availability, operator terms and the requirements of the counterparties..

Trade Structuring & Risk

DEK Trading places importance on assessing these factors early and defining the proposed transaction structure clearly. The specific arrangements depend on the parties, jurisdictions, product, transaction size and agreed allocation of responsibilities.

Counterparty Assessment and Compliance

Identifying and Managing Transaction Risk

The aim is to identify material risks, clarify responsibilities and establish commercially realistic terms before commitments are made. No transaction is free from risk, and the protections available depend on the structure, documentation and performance of the parties involved.

A Coordinated Approach

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