Caribbean Equities originates residual fuel oil for power plants, bunker suppliers, industrial boilers in South Carolina and across the state, working from verified sources in the Caribbean, the US Gulf and global supply markets.
We do not publish a list of "fuel oil suppliers" for South Carolina. 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 market
Home to the Port of Charleston and a fast-growing automotive and industrial manufacturing cluster.
US Atlantic Coast lanes are shaped by port draft and berth limits, vessel availability and, from June to November, the Atlantic hurricane season.
Typical buyers include power plants, bunker suppliers, industrial boilers.
Common fuel oil specifications
- ISO 8217 RMG 380
- VLSFO 0.50% S
- HSFO 3.5% S (scrubber-fitted / power)
Typical forms on this lane: VLSFO, HSFO, IFO 180/380. See the full fuels specification guide.
Logistics
- Typical form: bulk parcels in product or dirty tankers.
- Typical tonnage: MR and LR1 tankers in dirty service.
- Likely load or discharge ports: Port of Charleston, Port of Savannah, Port of Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Inspection: independent quantity and quality survey at the load port, with certificates forming part of the payment documents.
Trade terms
- Incoterms
- CFR/CIF to the nearest suitable discharge port, DAP to site, or FOB at a supply port where you control freight.
- Pricing basis
- Indexed to regional fuel oil and bunker 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
- Brief. You share specification, volume, timing and delivery point for residual fuel oil.
- Verify. We screen and verify candidate counterparties — corporate KYC, sanctions, capability and track record.
- Structure. We normalise offers to a comparable basis and structure Incoterms, payment and inspection.
- Execute. We support contracting, freight, inspection and document flow through to payment.
What to watch
- The critical point on this product is sulphur content against IMO 2020 and local environmental permits.
- Home to the Port of Charleston and a fast-growing automotive and industrial manufacturing cluster.
- Never pay advance "procedure" fees or release proof of funds to an unverified seller. Genuine suppliers of residual fuel oil accept standard bank instruments and independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- Who supplies residual fuel oil in South Carolina, USA?
- Supply typically comes from producers, refiners or mills and established trading houses, delivered through Port of Charleston. Caribbean Equities identifies and verifies suitable counterparties for each enquiry rather than publishing an unverified list.
- What specifications are common for fuel oil on this lane?
- Common references include ISO 8217 RMG 380; VLSFO 0.50% S; HSFO 3.5% S (scrubber-fitted / power). 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 fuel oil priced into South Carolina?
- Usually against regional fuel oil and bunker 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.