Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Scrap
Stratos facilitates verified consignments of post-consumer and industrial-grade metallic scrap. All grades are sourced from ISRI-code compliant processors and submitted for pre-shipment inspection by SGS S.A. or Bureau Veritas prior to vessel loading. Radiation clearance certificates are provided as standard on all metallic shipments.
HMS 1 & 2 — Heavy Melting Steel Scrap
Heavy melting scrap is the benchmark ferrous grade for electric arc furnace and induction furnace operations. HMS 1 consists of wrought iron and/or steel scrap, ½ inch and over in thickness; HMS 2 includes thinner-gauge material. Supplied as a blended 80/20 (HMS1/HMS2) ratio unless otherwise specified in the SPA.
| Parameter | HMS 1 Spec | HMS 2 Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Content | Min 92% | Min 80% |
| Maximum Dimension | 1,500 × 500 mm | 1,500 × 500 mm |
| Thickness | Min 6 mm | 1.5 – 6 mm |
| Contamination Limit | Max 2% | Max 3% |
| Bulk Density | 900 – 1,100 kg/m³ | 600 – 900 kg/m³ |
| Packaging | Bulk vessel (Handysize / Panamax) or container | |
| Exclusions | No sealed containers, explosives, radioactive material, hazardous material, or whole motor blocks | |
Copper Wire Scrap — Millberry Grade
Copper wire scrap (Millberry / Berry) is among the highest-value non-ferrous grades, suitable for direct smelting without secondary refining. Stratos sources verified Millberry (99.9% Cu) and Birch/Clove (96–99%) grades from certified processors in North America and Europe.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Copper Purity (Millberry) | Min 99.9% |
| Copper Purity (Birch/Clove) | 96% – 99% |
| Moisture Content | Max 0.5% |
| Insulation / Non-Metallic | Millberry: None · Birch: Max 2% |
| Packaging | Baled / loose in 20' FCL containers |
| Min. Order Quantity | 25 MT per container (FCL basis) |
| Incoterms | CIF / FOB |
Inspection Standard: All metallic scrap consignments are inspected for weight, composition, and radioactivity by SGS S.A. or Bureau Veritas at the loading port prior to vessel departure. A valid Radiation Clearance Certificate is a mandatory shipping document on all metal transactions.
Grains, Sugar & Soft Commodities
We coordinate bulk shipments of food-grade and industrial agricultural commodities with origin-country phytosanitary compliance, fumigation certification, and SGS/Bureau Veritas weight and quality verification. Non-GMO status is verifiable through IP (Identity Preserved) chain-of-custody documentation where specified.
Refined White Cane Sugar — ICUMSA 45
ICUMSA 45 is the internationally traded standard for refined white sugar, defined by its color attenuation index under the ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) methodology. Stratos sources from Brazilian and Indian origin mills with MAPA export certification.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| ICUMSA Color | Max 45 IU | ICUMSA Method GS2/3-9 |
| Polarization | Min 99.80°S | ICUMSA Method GS2/1/3/9-1 |
| Moisture Content | Max 0.04% | ICUMSA Method GS2/1/3/9-15 |
| Ash Content | Max 0.04% | ICUMSA Method GS2/3/9-17 |
| Reducing Sugars | Max 0.03% | ICUMSA Method GS2/3/9-11 |
| SO₂ Content | Max 20 mg/kg | ICUMSA Method GS2/3-33 |
| Magnetic Particles | Max 4 mg/kg | ICUMSA Method GS2/3-19 |
| Solubility | 99.95% | — |
| Packaging | 50 kg PP bags / 1MT Big Bags / Bulk vessel | |
Non-GMO Identity Preserved Soybean
IP (Identity Preserved) soybeans are segregated from origin through delivery under a documented chain-of-custody, maintaining Non-GMO integrity for premium food and feed markets. EU-market destination shipments carry required GMO-free certification per EC Regulation 1829/2003.
| Parameter | Spec |
|---|---|
| Protein (dry basis) | Min 34% |
| Oil Content | Min 18% |
| Moisture | Max 13.0% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1.0% |
| Total Damage | Max 3.0% |
| Heat Damage | Max 0.2% |
| Splits | Max 10.0% |
| GMO Threshold | < 0.9% |
Petroleum Products & Renewable Feedstocks
Stratos facilitates the physical trade of petroleum-derived fuels and renewable energy feedstocks. All petroleum products are supplied against European (EN) or ASTM standards, with quality certification by internationally accredited laboratories. Renewable feedstocks are supplied with applicable ISCC or RSB sustainability certification.
Regulatory Notice: The export and import of petroleum products and aviation fuels is subject to national and international trade controls, including EU Council Regulation 833/2014, US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and OFAC sanctions programmes. All transactions involving energy products undergo comprehensive sanctions screening prior to execution. Stratos does not facilitate transactions involving sanctioned entities, vessels, or jurisdictions.
EN590 Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel — 10 PPM
EN590 10ppm (Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel / ULSD) is the European road diesel standard. Supplied in CIF tanker lots from refinery or storage terminal. All batches accompanied by a Certificate of Quality (COQ) issued by an accredited independent laboratory.
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Content | Max 10 mg/kg | EN ISO 20884 |
| Cetane Number | Min 51 | EN ISO 5165 |
| Cetane Index | Min 46 | EN ISO 4264 |
| Density @ 15°C | 820 – 845 kg/m³ | EN ISO 12185 |
| Viscosity @ 40°C | 2.00 – 4.50 mm²/s | EN ISO 3104 |
| Flash Point | Min 55°C | EN ISO 2719 |
| Distillation 95% vol. | Max 360°C | EN ISO 3405 |
| FAME Content | Max 7.0% v/v | EN 14078 |
| Water Content | Max 200 mg/kg | EN ISO 12937 |
| Lubricity (HFRR @ 60°C) | Max 460 μm | EN ISO 12156-1 |
Aviation Turbine Fuel — Jet A-1
Jet A-1 is the internationally standard aviation turbine fuel meeting DEF STAN 91-091 and ASTM D1655 requirements. Supplied in CIF tanker shipments from approved refineries with full Certificates of Conformity, AFQRJOS additive check sheets, and independent laboratory COQ.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density @ 15°C | 775 – 840 kg/m³ | ASTM D1298 |
| Flash Point | Min 38°C | ASTM D56 |
| Freeze Point | Max −47°C | ASTM D5972 |
| Viscosity @ −20°C | Max 12.0 mm²/s | ASTM D445 |
| Net Heat of Combustion | Min 42.8 MJ/kg | ASTM D3338 |
| Aromatics Content | Max 25% v/v | ASTM D1319 |
| Sulphur Content | Max 3,000 mg/kg | ASTM D1266 |
| Smoke Point | Min 25 mm | ASTM D1322 |
| Copper Corrosion (2h/100°C) | Max Rating 1 | ASTM D130 |
| JFTOT Breakpoint | Min 260°C | ASTM D3241 |
Used Cooking Oil (UCO) — Waste-Based Feedstock
Used Cooking Oil (UCO) qualifies as a waste-based feedstock under EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II / Annex IX Part A), yielding double-counting credits under the REDII mandate. Stratos facilitates UCO from certified collectors to biofuel refineries, HVO producers, and biodiesel plants.
All UCO shipments are accompanied by ISCC EU sustainability certificates, mass balance documentation, and mandatory CN 2306 / 1518 customs classification confirmation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | Max 15% |
| Moisture & Impurities (M&I) | Max 3% |
| Iodine Value | Min 80 g I₂/100g |
| Saponification Value | 180 – 200 mg KOH/g |
| Flash Point | Min 150°C |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | Max 2% |
| Sulphur Content | Max 10 mg/kg |
| Certification | ISCC EU / RSB |
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