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Posting From :1 May 2026 Primary Email: ftnexportingceo@bigpond.com Secondary email : ftnexporting@yahoo.com
Specifications as offered by a supplier rather than ‘what’s found line’ plays an important roles ; it identifies the origin of the goods being offered to an informed end buyers.With todays scientific applications, identifying where goods come from is no longer a mystery. Mix a little Russian crude oil bearing sanctions with crude oil not bearing sanctions–scientific analysis can identify the blend. It is imperative to only use the specifications of goods being sold by a PCT as it was offered to the PCT by a supplier in possession of export ready goods. The quantity being purchased also play a role to do with obtaining a discount when a glut is apparent or a good deal when supply becomes scarce. As seen with the Gulf of Hormuz closed ( 2026) to crude oil and fuel shipments, due to the unwarranted and inept actions of the US Government,(in fact the inept actions of one person, acting as president) even a small country like Australia needs around 2.5 million metric tonnes of D2 per month (25 /30 shipment per month ) now highlights another visual perspective regarding – climate warming and emissions. “That’s a lot of fuel being burned producing a lot of emissions–daily. ” Other matters pertaining to quantity also needs to be considered; if a port of destination cannot handed VLCC sized shipments, what are you doing trading on such goods? Quantity sold must be able to accommodate vessel depth at port of destination.As an insight quantities under 100,000 MT per shipment is the preferred aspect.Larger quantities - the PCT must conduct due diligence, on the ability of the end buyer to accept such shipments at port of destination.
GENERAL AND ACTUAL ( IN PART) INSIGHT SERVED WHEN SOURCING GOODS;
ACTUAL SPECIFICATION OF THE GOODS AS OFFERED BY A SUPPLIER APPLIES
Below are some typical examples of goods , quantities and specifications coming across our desk when trading. USCT members leaving this site to trade as a FTNX agent on its new trading site will need to know how to conduct matter of due diligence when is comes to specifications, and quantities.
FCE SWEET CRUDE OIL (SCO)
Adjusted FCE grade. Pricing as per MT not BBL
Single shipment:Not considered
Revolving shipments: 1 up to 6 shipment monthly or bi-monthly: Minimum deliveries considered per year : 12
Deliverable Quantities : Delivered in double hull ship worthy vessel(s): 60,000 MT up to 100,000 MT
Low Emission Sulphur (LES) by weight 0.45% or less
Density API 38 or better
FCE BBL to MT : 7.5 average
Subject to actual factors served by the supplier contract time
Aramco type of primary contracting conditions not accepted.
FCE SOUR CRUDE OIL
Sulphur Content: Generally over 0.5% by weight or higher (e.g., 2-5%).
Acidity: Contains acidic compounds, making it corrosive, needing specialised equipment.
Gravity API :Can range from medium to heavy (e.g., 15.8° API to 32° API), affecting refining yields.
Hydrogen sulphide and Carbon Dioxide also define sourness.
Examples of Sour Crudes:
Maya Crude Mexico Heavy (around 16° API) with ~4.5-4.76% sulphur, suitable for asphalt.
ULS D2
ULS D2 (Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel #2) is very low sulphur grade of diesel (typically 10 ppm max) for cleaner emissions and requires good ignition quality. Specification contains a minimum Cetane Number around 49 (or Index 46-49), meeting standards like EN 590, BS EN 590:2009, or ASTM D975 for properties like density, viscosity, flash point, and cold flow, making it suitable for modern diesel engines while remaining a standard #2 grade product. FCE sells at MT no gallon
D2
While LSD2 at 15 ppm has replaced the older D2 standard around the world the older grade may range from <5000 ppm (0.5%) down to <200 ppm (0.02%) or <50 ppm (0.005%), depending on the specific standard (e.g., Russian GOST 305-82 allows up to 0.5% total sulphur). Note ; Until the west drops sanctions with Russia FCE cannot buy and sell Russian fuels.
ASTM D396: Defines No. 2 Diesel (D2), often linked to 15 ppm ULSD in the US.
EN 590: European standard; progressively lowered sulphur limits from 0.2% to 10 ppm (Euro 5).
GOST 305-82(Russia): A common reference for D2 gas oil, allowing up to 0.5% total sulphur but with seasonal variations for cloud/pour points
GASOIL(AGO)
Gas oil and D2 are in essence the same thing: D2 is a refinery term for Gas oil, the second major distillate from crude oil, serving as a standard diesel fuel (like Diesel #2) known for its high energy content, good performance in most conditions, and use in standard diesel engines, though D2 historically refers to a higher sulphur version that's being replaced by ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) in many places, with the primary difference often being sulphur content and specific regional standards (like GOST or EN).AGO/D2 meeting strict low-sulphur standards like EN 590. The ‘A’ defined the method of production ( atmospheric )
COPPER CATHODES
The LME term grade “A” Copper is not used by the FCE.The term “ Premier Grade’”copper cathodes is used as different producers often claim to sell grade ‘A’ copper cathodes as per LME when its not. FCE premier copper cathodes must bear a minimum width x length of 900 mm, bound in metal straps and sold as 2 MT bundles or more at NBC . FCL not considered by FCE. NBC loads of 25000 MT minimum applies single or revolving. All copper cathodes sold by the FCE must arrive at or exceed 99.99% gross copper content .The FCE tolerance factor in matter of grade grade is 2.0%. Copper cathodes are high-purity, semi-finished copper products. The basic specifications as per international standards like LME Grade A, ASTM B115, and BS EN 1978, are there main products traded .Copper cathodes have a typical thickness range of 5 mm to 12 mm for standard large sheets.FCE price of for 914mm x 914 mm x12 mm sheets. Full specifications as served by our suppliers is applied on offers made by the FCE
ZINC INGOTS
Zinc ingot specifications focus on purity (typically 99.99%) or Special high grades ( SHG), physical properties like density (around 7.14 g/cm³) and melting point (~420°C), and standardised shapes/weights (e.g., 25kg ingots or large jumbo blocks) for galvanising, die-casting, and alloys, ensuring low impurities like lead (Pb) for industrial use.
FCE ALUMINIUM INGOTS
Aluminium ingots vary widely in size and specs, but common types include small bars (around 15-25 kg, ~600x100x50mm) for general use and large T-shaped ingots (500-900 kg) for foundries, with purity levels like A7 (99.7% pure) being standard, defined by chemical composition (Si, Fe, Cu limits) and physical properties (density 2.7 g/cm³, melting point 660°C). They are categorised by purity (EC, primary, secondary) and application, often adhering to LME or GB/T standards, and packaged in 1-tonne bundles.
FCE ALUMINIUM SCRAP
AVERAGE OF 70,000 ALUMINIUM CANS PLUS OF MIUNUS 5.0%
Cans must be clean, shredded or cut and passed through a magnet before compressing and packaging, Pre shipment inspection by independent experts includes process supervision and batch testing prior to loading.
Compressed blocks bound in plastic wrap and metal straps and stacked on pallets to apply 2 MT weight ratio per pallet or higher. NBC single loads of 25,000 MT or higher considered.
SOYBEANS; Human Consumption
Depending on suppliers grade. General expectation First grade (or first-crop) Soybeans are graded based on quality factors like damage, colour, and foreign material (e.g., stones, weeds), with No. 1 Canada Yellow being the top grade, while protein content itself isn't a primary grading factor but rather a quality indicator, with typical protein around 35-40%, and high-protein varieties aiming for over 40%, giving excellent protein quality scores (PDCAAS/DIAAS near 1.0 or 100) for diverse uses.
SOYBEANS ; Animal feed
For cattle feed, soybeans are used as high-protein supplements, typically as Soybean Meal (defatted) or full fat soybeans (roasted), with specific grades focusing on protein content (like 48% for meal) and proper processing (roasting) to destroy anti-nutritional factors like trypsin inhibitors, ensuring digestibility and growth. The choice depends on energy needs: meal is protein-focused, while full-fat beans provide more fat/energy, with both being excellent for dairy and beef cattle.
FCE SUGAR
ICUMSA 45 is the highest grade of refined white cane sugar, characterised by its white colour and exceptional purity (99.8% sucrose), making it a premium food-grade product used globally in beverages, confectionery, and pharmaceuticals, known for easy dissolution, consistent sweetness, and fine granulation. The ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) rating measures colour and purity, with 45 being the lowest (whitest, purest) number on the scale. FCE range is 44 up to 50 icumsa sold in 50 kilo tri-ply craft paper, plastic lined with a moisture barrier or Polyethylene bags . NBC loads of upon to 1 MT jumbo bags available. Browen sugar is not available .Minimum single loads of 50,000 MT or higher . Revolving basis preferred
RICE
Long grain rice specifications define its physical traits like length (typically > 6.0 mm with a high length-to-width ratio), texture (fluffy, separate grains when cooked), and purity levels for defects (broken kernels, yellow, damaged, or foreign matter), with quality standards varying by grade (e.g., 100% Grade B, 5% broken) and type (e.g., Basmati Jasmine, standard white). Key metrics include average grain length (around 6.9-7.0 mm), moisture content (max 13-14%), broken kernels (e.g., <1% to 5% max), and acceptable levels of discoloured or damaged kernels .Sold in 20 Kg or 50 Kg bags
FCE BLACK THERMAL COAL NAR
Average grade expected or better reflects FCE price basis :
- Sulphur: 0.41%
- Ash: 7.39%
- Moisture: 6.69%
- Kcal/kg: 6400 or better
Net as Received: Supplier to assure no less than 60,ooo up to 80,000 MT deliveries monthly for a period of 3, 4 or 5 years as taken from a stockpile consisting of a bed and one shipment in advance as per stockpile formed rear port of loading . Coal at GAR considered.
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