Market Intelligence& Regulatory Briefs
Technical analysis, regulatory updates, and supply chain intelligence from XRT's commodity desks in Houston and Medellín. Published by our trading and compliance teams.
How to Read and Verify an SGS Inspection Report in Commodity Transactions
A buyer's guide to understanding SGS reports, verifying report authenticity, spotting fraud patterns, and specifying third-party inspection correctly in commodity contracts.
Palm Oil and Edible Oils Procurement: RSPO, EUDR, and Bulk Logistics
A technical procurement guide for buyers sourcing palm oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, and related edible oils with RSPO certification, EUDR compliance, and bulk logistics requirements.
Commodity Pricing Benchmarks: A Procurement Guide for Industrial Buyers
A guide to commodity benchmark pricing across energy, edible oils, beef, and coffee, with practical guidance on fixed, floating, collar, and average-price contract mechanisms.
How to Source Commodities for Industrial Operations: A Procurement Director's Guide
A step-by-step guide for procurement directors and supply chain executives on how to source crude oil, refined fuels, edible oils, US beef, and coffee through a reliable, friction-free procurement infrastructure.
INCOTERMS 2020 Explained for Commodity Buyers: FOB, CIF, DAP, and DDP
A practical breakdown of INCOTERMS 2020 for procurement directors sourcing crude oil, diesel, edible oils, beef, and coffee. Understand what FOB, CIF, DAP, and DDP mean for your risk, cost, and logistics structure.
Crude Oil and Refined Fuel Procurement: What Industrial Buyers Need to Know
A technical reference for procurement directors sourcing crude oil, diesel EN590, jet fuel Jet A-1, and industrial fuels. Covers product specifications, supplier qualification, pricing benchmarks, and logistics for energy commodity procurement.
Q2 2025 Crude Differentials: Brent/WTI Spread Compression and Implications for Atlantic Basin Arbitrage
A May 2025 market note: the Brent/WTI spread narrowed as US crude exports held firm and Cushing inventories drew down. We analyze the structural factors and procurement implications for refiners operating on both sides of the Atlantic.
AML Compliance in Cross-Border Commodity Finance: How FATF Guidance is Reshaping Counterparty Due Diligence
FATF and FATF–Egmont guidance on trade-based money laundering (TBML) raises the due-diligence burden on commodity trading firms. We break down the practical impact on LC structuring, vessel vetting, and beneficial ownership documentation.
RSPO Mass Balance Certification and the Practical Logistics of Sustainable Palm Oil Procurement at Scale
With the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applying from 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators, we outline the documentation chain, satellite monitoring requirements, and operational adjustments required for palm oil procurement chains supplying European food manufacturers.
Direct-Origin Sourcing vs. Intermediary Trading: Which Procurement Model Reduces Your Total Cost of Ownership?
A procurement decision framework comparing direct-origin commodity sourcing against broker-intermediated models, analyzing price opacity, margin erosion, counterparty transparency, and supply chain velocity across refined fuels, edible oils, and beef.
Crack Spreads, Basis, and Floating-Price Contracts: A Commodity Pricing Mechanics Guide
Deep-dive into Platts Window assessments, crack spread calculations, CBOT basis pricing, and Bursa Malaysia palm oil settlement mechanics — with practical contract structuring guidance for procurement teams managing price exposure.
Cross-Border Compliance: OFAC, FATF, and EU 5AMLD Screening in Commodity Trade
A step-by-step compliance framework for procurement teams navigating sanctions screening, FATF risk-based approach, EU 5AMLD transparency obligations, and mandatory KYC documentation in international commodity transactions.
Editorial Teams
- Crude Differentials
- Refined Products
- Fuel Specifications
- Palm Oil Markets
- RSPO Supply
- Vegetable Oil Spreads
- Beef Export Rules
- EUDR Due Diligence
- Colombian Coffee
- AML/FATF Updates
- Sanctions Monitor
- Trade Regulation
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