CS&B Brokers
Rotterdam oil terminal at dusk
Independent. Experienced. Execution-driven.

Physical petroleum trades, brokered with discipline.

We qualify counterparties, structure the procedure in writing, nominate tanks, secure first-tier surveyors, and coordinate vessels that match tank readiness — delivering a clean documentary trail suitable for mainstream trade finance.

Why clients choose CS&B

Clarity, predictability and speed.

Clients come to us when a transaction must complete cleanly and on schedule. We qualify counterparties, structure the procedure in writing, nominate appropriate tanks, secure first-tier surveyors, and coordinate barges and tankers that actually match tank readiness.

We keep you informed, push the process when something stalls, and deliver a clean documentary trail suitable for mainstream trade finance.

Case studies

Selected engagements.

01

EN590, spot, Rotterdam — from enquiry to lift in seven days.

A distributor needed EN590 on short notice with documents suitable for an L/C. We confirmed the brief, shortlisted tanks, obtained a slot, ran independent Q&Q and aligned the barge schedule. Cargo lifted on time with a clean documentary pack.

02

Component blending and relocation within ARA — spec window achieved.

A trading client planned a blend using three components. We secured segregated capacity, coordinated blending with terminal and surveyor, and iterated lab feedback to hit spec. Buyer accepted at first presentation.

03

Controlled STS ahead of export — schedule protected.

Berth availability was limited at the primary terminal. We engineered a time-bound STS with surveyor attendance, built a pumping plan with contingency, and the vessel sailed as planned.

Where we operate

Strongest in Rotterdam/ARA, active worldwide.

Rotterdam is Europe's largest energy port and the anchor of the ARA hub. Capacity, connectivity and established procedures make it the natural choice for diesel, gasoil and component flows. We operate here daily.

In ARA we handle component intake, blending, redistribution, tank injection, and barge lifts — aligning tank segregation, blending steps, inspections and Q&Q so that every product meets specification and moves on time.

Beyond Rotterdam, we extend the same discipline through trusted partners across Europe and worldwide.

Get in touch

Tell us what you need and where you need it.

We will reply with a practical pathway and realistic timelines.

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