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Oriental Energy and Minerals Ltd
Trade & logistics

From source to destination

Coordinating inspection, freight, and origin customs; aligning each transaction with the agreed Incoterm. Customs at the destination is handled by the buyer.

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The trade lifecycle

A typical trade, stage by stage

Physical commodities move through a coordinated sequence, from confirmation and inspection to freight and origin customs.

  1. 01

    Trade confirmation

    Commercial terms, specification, and documentation are agreed before any movement.

  2. 02

    Inspection

    Independent inspection or assay is coordinated where agreed in the transaction.

  3. 03

    Documentation

    Trade and shipping documents are prepared and checked.

  4. 04

    Collection

    Material is collected from the agreed origin point.

  5. 05

    Inland transport

    Road or rail movement toward the load port or destination, per route.

  6. 06

    Port & freight

    Loading and main-carriage freight are coordinated where applicable.

  7. 07

    Customs

    Export customs is handled at the origin; import customs at the destination is handled by the buyer.

  8. 08

    Delivery

    Delivery is confirmed at the agreed destination and Incoterm.

This is a typical trade flow. The exact stages, sequence, and responsibilities vary by material, origin, destination, and agreed commercial terms. Not every trade passes through all eight.

Coordination

What we coordinate

The company coordinates inspection, freight, and customs at the origin. The buyer handles customs at the destination, and financing is not provided.

Inspection & testing

Engineer inspection of the facility and goods, then independent third-party inspection and testing when a vetted buyer is in place.

Coordinated per trade

Freight coordination

Coordination of inland and main-carriage freight where agreed for the route.

Confirmed per engagement

Customs at origin

Export formalities are handled at the origin airport or port. Customs at the destination is handled by the buyer.

Confirmed per engagement

The company coordinates inspection, freight, and customs at the origin. The buyer handles customs at the destination. Financing is not provided. Scope, routes, and third parties depend on the specific trade.

Movement & terms

Transport modes and Incoterms

  • Road
  • Rail
  • Sea
  • Air

Transport modes are considered according to route and transaction. Availability depends on the specific trade and is confirmed per engagement.

FOBFree On Board

The seller delivers the goods on board the vessel; risk transfers once the goods are loaded.

CIFCost, Insurance and Freight

The seller arranges carriage and insurance to the destination port; risk transfers on loading.

CFRCost and Freight

The seller arranges carriage to the destination port; the buyer bears risk after loading.

EXWEx Works

The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and bears onward risk and cost.

These definitions are general references only and are not contractual advice. Responsibilities, risk, cost, insurance, destination, and delivery obligations are agreed per transaction.

Scope

Clear boundaries

What the trade desk coordinates
  • Coordinating engineer inspection and independent third-party testing
  • Coordinating freight for the route
  • Handling customs at the origin airport or port
  • Preparing and checking trade documents
What sits outside this scope
  • Providing financing
  • Customs at the destination, which is handled by the buyer
  • Warehousing, cargo insurance, or shipment tracking, unless separately agreed
  • Guaranteeing specific lanes, ports, or transit times
  • Acting as carrier or freight forwarder of record, unless agreed
Questions

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