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Diesel · FOB port · South America

Diesel Suppliers For FOB Port Of Georgetown, Guyana

Diesel traded FOB Port of Georgetown is a specialised lane. Specification, logistics and payment security matter as much as price, and the cheapest offer on paper is rarely the one that performs.

On an FOB Port of Georgetown basis the seller delivers the cargo on board the buyer's nominated vessel at Port of Georgetown; from that point the buyer bears freight, insurance and risk. That makes the quality of the load-port inspection and documentation decisive.

We do not publish a list of "diesel suppliers" for Port of Georgetown. Unverified directories in this sector are full of intermediaries reselling the same offer. Instead, we identify and verify suitable counterparties against your specification for each enquiry — and introduce them only once KYC, capability and track record have been checked.

The port

River port on the Demerara serving Guyana's capital; draft constraints shape vessel size and favour smaller parcels and transshipment.

South America lanes are shaped by port draft and berth limits, vessel availability and, from June to November, the Atlantic hurricane season.

Typical buyers include fuel distributors, power producers, mining and construction fleets, marine bunker suppliers.

Common diesel specifications

  • ASTM D975 ULSD (S15)
  • EN 590 10 ppm
  • Gasoil 0.1% / 0.5% S

Typical forms on this lane: ULSD, EN 590, marine gasoil, industrial gasoil. See the full fuels specification guide.

Logistics

  • Typical form: waterborne parcels in product tankers, or in-tank transfers at licensed terminals.
  • Typical tonnage: General Purpose and MR product tankers.
  • Load port: Port of Georgetown (UN/LOCODE GYGEO). Berth, draft and terminal restrictions are confirmed with the port agent before laycan is fixed.
  • Inspection: independent quantity and quality survey at Port of Georgetown, with certificates forming part of the payment documents.

Trade terms

Incoterms
FOB Port of Georgetown (Incoterms 2020). Alternatives such as CFR/CIF to your discharge port can be quoted where the seller arranges freight.
Pricing basis
Indexed to NYMEX ULSD futures and US Gulf Coast / Caribbean cargo assessments, plus or minus a negotiated differential for quality, freight and credit — or fixed price for packed and smaller lots.
Payment
Documentary letter of credit (UCP 600), SBLC-supported open account (ISP98), or cash against documents for established counterparties. Credit-insured structures are available for trial trades.
Documentation
Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of quality and quantity, certificate of origin and any product-specific certificates required at destination.

How we source on this lane

  1. Brief. You share specification, volume, timing and delivery point for diesel and gasoil.
  2. Verify. We screen and verify candidate counterparties — corporate KYC, sanctions, capability and track record.
  3. Structure. We normalise offers to a comparable basis and structure Incoterms, payment and inspection.
  4. Execute. We support contracting, freight, inspection and document flow through to payment.

What to watch

  • The critical point on this product is matching the cargo to the destination's national fuel specification and sulphur limit.
  • River port on the Demerara serving Guyana's capital; draft constraints shape vessel size and favour smaller parcels and transshipment.
  • Never pay advance "procedure" fees or release proof of funds to an unverified seller. Genuine suppliers of diesel and gasoil accept standard bank instruments and independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Who supplies diesel and gasoil FOB Port of Georgetown?
Supply typically comes from producers, refiners or mills and established trading houses, delivered through Port of Point Lisas. Caribbean Equities identifies and verifies suitable counterparties for each enquiry rather than publishing an unverified list.
What specifications are common for diesel on this lane?
Common references include ASTM D975 ULSD (S15); EN 590 10 ppm; Gasoil 0.1% / 0.5% S. The governing specification is the one attached to your purchase contract, so it should match your end user's or regulator's requirement.
How is diesel priced FOB Port of Georgetown?
Usually against NYMEX ULSD futures and US Gulf Coast / Caribbean cargo assessments, adjusted by a differential for quality, location, freight and payment terms. Smaller packed lots are often quoted at a fixed price per unit.
What payment terms are acceptable?
Standard bank instruments: documentary letters of credit, standby letters of credit supporting open account, or cash against documents for established relationships. Trial trades can be supported with credit insurance.

Enquiries

Source diesel and gasoil FOB Port of Georgetown.

We respond to qualified enquiries within one business day with a view on structure, pricing basis and documentation.