AFETOP PETROLEUM PRODUCT STORAGE SERVICES
Petroleum Product Storage – Certified Storage Providers in Major Loading Ports
AFETOP Petroleum is the trusted intermediary connecting storage seekers with a vetted network of certified tank farm operators, terminals and floating storage owners in Rotterdam, Fujairah, Singapore, Houston, Ningbo and other major loading ports. Whether you offer certified storage capacity or you need it, you deal with a single, verified point of contact.
Your Trusted Intermediary for Petroleum Storage
Finding reliable storage is not a search problem — it is a trust problem. Anyone can publish a tank list; far fewer can prove title, certification, tank calibration and a genuine operational track record. AFETOP Petroleum sits between the two sides of that market as an independent, verification-driven intermediary.
We do not simply forward enquiries. Every provider introduced through this desk has been reviewed for legal title or authorised mandate over the capacity, valid terminal operating licences, ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 or equivalent certification, customs-bonded status where applicable, and demonstrated experience handling the relevant product family. Storage seekers get qualified counterparties; certified providers get serious, documented demand — without paying upfront fees.
| AFETOP Role | Trusted intermediary — verification, qualification and matching between certified storage providers and confirmed storage seekers |
| Provider Network | Certified tank farm operators, independent terminals, port storage terminals and floating storage owners |
| Certification Checked | Legal title or authorised mandate, terminal operating licence, ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 or equivalent, tank calibration certificates, bonded status |
| Loading Ports Covered | Rotterdam & ARA range, Fujairah & Jebel Ali, Singapore & Jurong, Houston & US Gulf Coast, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Qingdao, Dalian, Mediterranean, West Africa |
| Products Stored | EN590 10 PPM & 50 PPM ULSD, Gasoil D2, Jet A-1, Gasoline 92/95 RON, Naphtha, D6, Mazut M100, Fuel Oil, Crude Oil, Base Oils, Bitumen |
| Tank Types | Fixed roof, internal & external floating roof, stainless steel, epoxy-lined, heated and insulated tanks |
| Tank Capacity | From 1,000 m³ to 100,000 m³ per tank — single tanks, tank clusters and dedicated terminal blocks |
| Storage Duration | Spot storage from 30 days up to 12–36 month term leases |
| Commercial Structure | Storage Lease Agreement (SLA), Terminal Throughput Agreement (TPA), or combined lease + throughput |
| Ancillary Services | Blending, heating, additive injection, drumming, weighing, laboratory testing, customs & bonded warehousing |
| Access Modes | Seagoing vessel (MR / LR / VLCC), barge, pipeline, truck and rail |
| Inspection | SGS, Saybolt, Intertek or equivalent — quantity and quality at load / discharge |
| Documentation | LOI / ICPO, NCNDA, Term Sheet, SLA / TSA, Tank Storage Receipt, SGS certificates |
Two Ways to Work With AFETOP
This page serves both sides of the petroleum storage market. Choose the entry point that matches your position — each side is reviewed and qualified before any introduction is made.
Storage Providers & Terminal Operators
If you operate a certified tank farm, terminal or floating storage unit with unencumbered capacity, AFETOP places your availability in front of qualified traders, refiners and buyers actively seeking storage in your loading port. No upfront fees — only verified demand.
- List tank capacity, tank type, certification and location
- State minimum volume, duration and rate basis
- Receive qualified storage enquiries from verified counterparties
- Benefit from AFETOP verification and intermediary protection
Traders, Refiners, Producers & Buyers
If you need certified tank capacity for a cargo, a monthly programme or a term contract, AFETOP matches your requirement against live, verified capacity in the loading port of your choice — with the certification and documentation already checked.
- Spot storage, monthly programmes and term leases
- Bonded, heated, lined and stainless tank options
- Blending, heating and drumming on request
- Certified providers only — no unverified listings
Products Placed in Storage
Certified capacity is sourced through the AFETOP network for the full range of liquid petroleum products, from clean light distillates to heavy residual fuels and crude.
- EN590 10 PPM and 50 PPM ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD)
- Gasoil D2 and automotive gas oil
- Jet A-1 and Jet A aviation turbine fuel
- Gasoline 92 RON, 95 RON and reformate
- Naphtha, condensate and light cycle oil
- D6, Mazut M100 and residual fuel oil
- Crude oil — storage, blending and co-mingling
- Base oils, lubricants and bitumen (heated storage)
- Biofuels, FAME and ethanol blends where tank-compatible
Certified Storage in Major Loading Ports
Capacity is matched against the world's principal storage and trading hubs. Availability changes daily, so each requirement is checked against live certified capacity at the time of enquiry.
- Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Antwerp — ARA range
- Fujairah and Jebel Ali — Middle East bunkering and trading hubs
- Singapore and Johor — Asia-Pacific clean products hub
- Ningbo, Zhoushan, Qingdao and Dalian — China
- Houston, Corpus Christi and the US Gulf Coast
- Jurf, Suez and East/West Mediterranean terminals
- Karachi, Mombasa, Lome and West African terminals
- Floating storage (FSU / FSO) and ship-to-ship storage worldwide
Typical Commercial Terms
Storage economics are negotiated case by case through AFETOP as intermediary, but the structures below reflect how petroleum storage transactions are normally documented with certified providers.
| Rate Basis | USD per m³ per month (storage fee), plus in/out handling or throughput fee per MT |
| Minimum Volume | Typically 5,000 m³ for a dedicated tank; lower volumes possible via co-mingled or shared capacity |
| Contract Duration | Spot 30–90 days, medium term 6–12 months, long term 12–36 months |
| Payment | Advance storage fee, monthly invoicing, or LC / bank guarantee for term leases |
| Bonded Storage | Customs-bonded and excise-bonded storage available at certified terminals (subject to local customs approval) |
| Liability & Insurance | Standard terminal operator terms — stock through-put insurance arranged by the product owner |
| Inspection | SGS / Saybolt / Intertek — tank calibration, ullage survey, quality certificate |
| Documentation | LOI / ICPO, NCNDA, Term Sheet, Storage Lease Agreement or Throughput Agreement, Tank Storage Receipt |
How the AFETOP Storage Matching Process Works
- Step 1 — Submission. A certified provider lists available capacity, or a seeker submits a storage requirement with product, volume, tank type, loading port and start date.
- Step 2 — Verification by AFETOP. Title, mandate, certification, capacity and product compatibility are checked before any introduction is made.
- Step 3 — Qualified matching. Requirements are matched only against certified, live capacity in the same loading port and for the same product family.
- Step 4 — Term sheet. Storage rate, throughput fee, duration, inspection regime and operational responsibilities are agreed through AFETOP.
- Step 5 — Agreement & operations. SLA or TPA is executed, inspection is appointed, and product movement begins under NCNDA protection.
All engagements are subject to a mutual NCNDA and documented commercial terms. AFETOP Petroleum does not charge upfront fees to storage providers.
Frequently Asked Questions — Petroleum Storage Services
What is AFETOP Petroleum's role in petroleum storage?
AFETOP Petroleum acts as a trusted intermediary between verified storage providers and companies seeking storage. We maintain a vetted network of certified tank farm operators, terminals and floating storage owners across the major loading ports, and we match each storage requirement with the provider best suited to the product, volume, location and duration.
How are storage providers certified and verified?
Every storage provider in the AFETOP network is reviewed before introduction. We verify legal title or authorised mandate over the capacity, tank calibration certificates, ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 or equivalent quality and environmental certification, terminal operating licences, customs-bonded status where applicable, and a documented track record of handling petroleum products.
Which loading ports and storage locations are covered?
Certified storage capacity is available through the AFETOP network in Rotterdam and the ARA range, Fujairah and Jebel Ali, Singapore and Jurong, Houston and the US Gulf Coast, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Qingdao and Dalian, as well as the Mediterranean and West African terminals. Floating storage can also be arranged worldwide.
Which petroleum products can be stored?
Typical products stored include EN590 10 PPM and 50 PPM ultra-low sulphur diesel, Gasoil D2, Jet A-1, gasoline 92/95 RON, naphtha, D6, Mazut M100, fuel oil, crude oil, base oils and bitumen. Heated, insulated, epoxy-lined and stainless steel tanks are available depending on the product.
What are the typical commercial terms for petroleum storage?
Commercial terms are structured as a Storage Lease Agreement (SLA), a Throughput Agreement (TPA) or a combination of both. Storage is typically quoted in USD per cubic metre per month, plus in/out handling and throughput fees. Durations range from spot storage of 30 days to term leases of 12 to 36 months.
Who can offer storage capacity through AFETOP Petroleum?
Certified terminal operators, tank farm owners, tank storage companies, floating storage owners and authorized mandate holders with verifiable, unencumbered storage capacity can join the network as an Oil Storage Provider and receive qualified storage enquiries.
How do I submit a petroleum storage request?
Traders, refiners, producers and buyers seeking storage submit a storage request specifying the product, volume, tank type, location preference, duration and start date. AFETOP then matches the requirement with certified providers holding live capacity in the requested loading port.
Does AFETOP Petroleum charge upfront fees for storage matching?
No. AFETOP Petroleum does not charge upfront fees to storage providers. All engagements are subject to a mutual NCNDA and documented commercial terms.
Offer Certified Storage or Secure Certified Capacity
Two clear paths, one trusted intermediary. Choose your side of the market and let AFETOP connect you with verified counterparties in the major loading ports.
I Operate Certified Storage
Tank farm, terminal or floating storage owner with unencumbered capacity? Publish your tanks and receive qualified storage enquiries — no upfront fees.
List My Storage CapacityI Need Certified Storage
Trader, refiner, producer or buyer seeking tank capacity? Submit your product, volume and loading port — get matched with certified providers only.
Submit My Storage Request
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All engagements are subject to mutual NCNDA and documented commercial terms.
