A-Z Cargo (Import & Export) & General Merchant Limited is a London-based logistics company established in 2009. We specialize in global import, export, and merchant services with a focus on compliance and reliability. Our end-to-end solutions ensure smooth, secure, and efficient international trade operations.

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Refined Oil Products

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At A-Z Cargo (Import & Export) & General Merchant Limited, we pride ourselves on offering specialized logistics and merchant services across the full spectrum of the United Kingdom’s most significant export commodities. Built upon more than fifteen years of experience—since our incorporation on 18 June 2009 in London—we understand that each product category poses unique challenges, from regulatory compliance and handling requirements to packaging, transport modes, and customs intricacies. Below is an in-depth overview of the ten core product lines we manage. Each category links to its own dedicated page for exhaustive details on our capabilities, case studies, and tailored service offerings

Refined Oil Products

Global Market Overview

UK exports of refined petroleum products—including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, and marine lubricants—generated £11.0 billion in overseas sales in early 2025. The global refined products market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% through 2030, driven by aviation sector recovery, marine bunkering activity, and increasing demand from the petrochemical industry for feedstock-grade fuels.

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Fuel exports must adhere to stringent international safety, quality, and environmental certification protocols.

  • Termination of Unloading (TOU) Certificates: Required for marine bunkering and fuel exports, certifying sulphur content and conformance with ISO 8217 standards.
  • Environmental & Safety Compliance: All shipments must include MARPOL Annex VI declarations and Bunker Delivery Notes (BDNs). Land transport may require REACH pre-registration for additives.
  • Customs & Tax Regimes: Certain fuels—like jet fuel and marine diesel—may qualify for excise-duty drawback schemes. A-Z Cargo’s brokers manage all refund claims and handle the required excise accounting.

Logistics & Handling Challenges

Fuel logistics involve specialised transfer systems, careful temperature control, and robust documentation for international handling.

  • Bulk vs. Packaged Shipments: Bulk fuel requires calibrated loading arms and custody transfer protocols. Packaged lubricants must be shipped in UN-compliant drums or IBCs, secured on export-grade pallets.
  • Terminal Queue Management: Refinery terminal congestion can delay loading windows; berth scheduling and slot optimisation are critical to minimising demurrage costs.
  • Temperature Sensitivity: Cold-sensitive fuels need heated transfer lines in winter; dewaxing and anti-gel documentation is often mandated by port health or customs authorities.

A-Z Cargo’s Tailored Solutions

  • Integrated Terminal Agreements: Through long-term partnerships with port operators and refinery terminals, we secure fast-track berth access and flexible loading slots for priority consignments.
  • Custody Transfer Expertise: Our certified marine surveyors supervise every bulk transfer, issuing Quantity & Quality Certificates with full sampling and calibration records uploaded to our client portal.
  • Customs Drawback & Reconciliation: We manage all excise reclaim paperwork and reconcile bonded inventories across destinations—boosting cash flow and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Emergency Response Protocols: Spill-response kits, environmental liability insurance, and a 24/7 operations hotline provide contingency coverage at every transit point.

Case Study: Jet Fuel for African Airline

An East African airline required a one-off jet fuel shipment delivered directly to Mombasa Airport under tight timing constraints. A-Z Cargo:

  • Nominated a UK refinery pipeline berth and deployed marine surveyors for sampling and meter verification.
  • Completed all documentation, including MARPOL Annex VI forms and Bunker Delivery Notes (BDNs), prior to vessel departure.
  • Arranged DSS (Direct Ship-to-Store) delivery under Kenya’s bonded fuel store licensing scheme.
  • Ensured timely fuel delivery to prevent flight disruptions—maintaining schedule integrity and protecting the airline’s regional network.

The project demonstrated our ability to meet high-spec aviation fuel demands under regulatory pressure and time constraints.