Damir International USA

Physical crude oil and LNG supply to Asia — structured, compliant, bank-ready.

Strategic Advisory & Market Intelligence · Global Commodities

New York • Paris • Hong Kong

Damir International LLC reflects the legacy of traditional merchant families whose financial and trading activities developed alongside the expansion of modern global commerce during the 19th century.

Operating historically through private networks rather than public visibility, the Damir heritage emphasizes continuity, discretion, and the stewardship of long-term commercial relationships across continents.

The firm's evolution mirrors that of historical European and Middle Eastern merchant banking houses, combining commodities trade, cross-border capital structuring, and strategic advisory functions across generations. Today, Damir continues this legacy through a modern governance structure, serving institutional partners, industrial buyers, and family offices seeking trusted access to strategic commodities and cross-border transaction advisory.

Importing / Exporting

Primary Business Activity

Energy

  • Light Crude Oil (LCO)Industrial volumes · CIF delivery Asia
  • Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)Mid to large cargoes · CIF delivery Asia

Metals

  • High-purity copper — ingots & powder99.997% to 99.9999% · SGS certified · up to 240 MT per month
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Supply Programme

Secured Middle East Light Crude & LNG Supply for Asia

2026–2027

Market Overview

  • Structural supply deficit in Light Crude Oil (LCO) and LNG CIF Asia expected in 2026–2027
  • OPEC+ production discipline and ongoing substitution of Russian-origin grades
  • Continued Asian demand growth driven by petrochemicals and refining throughput

Strategic Opportunity

  • Industrial-scale volumes available
  • Secure supply origins: UAE, Oman, Kuwait
  • Non-sanctioned barrels with full compliance documentation
  • Direct allocation structure, no broker chains
  • Structured, bank-compliant transaction procedures

Pricing & CIF Optionality

  • Destination flexibility: Singapore, South China, Korea, Japan
  • Freight sensitivity built into the structure
  • Trading margin from optionality, freight arbitrage and timing
  • Full documentation and proof of product ready for execution
CIF optionality across Singapore, South China, Korea and Japan

Why work with Damir International

  • SecurityFully compliant, non-sanctioned barrels
  • FlexibilityCIF optionality, port and volume choice
  • MarginArbitrage and spread capture opportunities

Ready for a 6 + 6 month optionality proposal.

Next steps

  1. NDA signature to access full specifications and loading windows
  2. Proposal submission and timeline
Request access under NDA
Compliance & Transaction Process

A bank-compliant sequence, from first contact to delivery

Every transaction follows the same documented sequence. No step is skipped, and no commitment is made before the previous one is complete.

  1. 01

    NDA & KYC

    Mutual NDA and full Know-Your-Customer review of each counterparty, with screening against OFAC, EU and UN sanctions lists.

  2. 02

    Term Sheet

    Commercial terms agreed in writing: product, volume, Incoterm, delivery window, price mechanism and payment structure.

  3. 03

    Sale & Purchase Agreement

    Execution of a full SPA reflecting the agreed term sheet, with complete product specifications and loading windows.

  4. 04

    Banking Instruments

    Payment secured by a dual instrument: Standby Letter of Credit (MT760, ISP98) and Letter of Credit at sight (MT700, UCP 600).

  5. 05

    Inspection & Delivery

    Independent inspection at the load port (SGS or equivalent), Certificate of Analysis and Certificate of Origin, CIF delivery to Asia.

Markets

Geographic Scope

  • United States
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • Asia
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How we work

Operating Principles

  • Discretion
  • Independence
  • Cross-jurisdictional expertise
  • Long-term strategic vision
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Damir International verify its counterparties?

Every counterparty goes through a mutual NDA and a full KYC review, including screening against OFAC, EU and UN sanctions lists, before any commercial terms are discussed.

Which payment instruments do you accept?

Payment is secured by a Standby Letter of Credit (MT760, ISP98) together with a Letter of Credit at sight (MT700, UCP 600), issued by the buyer's bank.

Where does the crude oil come from?

Supply origins for the 2026–2027 programme are the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Kuwait. All barrels are non-sanctioned and supplied with full compliance documentation.

Which delivery terms and destinations are available?

Deliveries are made on a CIF basis to Asia, with destination flexibility between Singapore, South China, Korea and Japan.

How is product quality guaranteed?

Each cargo is inspected independently at the load port by SGS or an equivalent inspector, and delivered with a Certificate of Analysis and a Certificate of Origin.

Market Intelligence

Insights

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Contact

Get in touch

For commercial enquiries and partnership discussions.

Damir International LLC
1133 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036, United States