On an FOB Port of Wilmington, North Carolina basis the seller delivers the cargo on board the buyer's nominated vessel at Port of Wilmington, North Carolina; 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We do not publish a list of "jet fuel suppliers" for Port of Wilmington, North Carolina.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 port
North Carolina's main deep-water port on the Cape Fear River, handling containers, bulk and breakbulk cargo.
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 into-plane suppliers, airport fuel farms, FBOs and airlines.
Common jet fuel specifications
- DEF STAN 91-091
- ASTM D1655 Jet A / Jet A-1
- JIG / EI 1530 handling
Typical forms on this lane: Jet A-1, Jet A. See the full fuels specification guide.
Logistics
- Typical form: segregated product tanker parcels and dedicated jet storage.
- Typical tonnage: General Purpose and MR product tankers with jet-clean tanks.
- Load port: Port of Wilmington, North Carolina (UN/LOCODE USILM). Berth, draft and terminal restrictions are confirmed with the port agent before laycan is fixed.
- Inspection: independent quantity and quality survey at Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, with certificates forming part of the payment documents.
Trade terms
- Incoterms
- FOB Port of Wilmington, North Carolina (Incoterms 2020). Alternatives such as CFR/CIF to your discharge port can be quoted where the seller arranges freight.
- Pricing basis
- Indexed to US Gulf Coast jet fuel / kerosene 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 Jet A-1 aviation fuel.
- 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 unbroken quality documentation and tank segregation from refinery to wing.
- North Carolina's main deep-water port on the Cape Fear River, handling containers, bulk and breakbulk cargo.
- Never pay advance "procedure" fees or release proof of funds to an unverified seller. Genuine suppliers of Jet A-1 aviation fuel accept standard bank instruments and independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- Who supplies Jet A-1 aviation fuel FOB Port of Wilmington, North Carolina?
- 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 jet fuel on this lane?
- Common references include DEF STAN 91-091; ASTM D1655 Jet A / Jet A-1; JIG / EI 1530 handling. 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 jet fuel priced FOB Port of Wilmington, North Carolina?
- Usually against US Gulf Coast jet fuel / kerosene 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.