Aerial view of tank storage terminals and jetties in the ARA port region at dusk

Terminal Coordination

Operational support across the ARA energy hub.

MIPEC coordinates storage verification, tank allocation and transfer scheduling in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Antwerp — the terminals where most European refined product deals are actually executed.

0 Hubs

Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Antwerp

0 Steps

From nomination to title transfer

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Terminal window coordination

Coverage

Three connected storage hubs

The ARA range functions as a single liquid market: product moves between the three ports by barge and pipeline, so allocation decisions are made across the range rather than at one terminal.

01

Rotterdam

Netherlands

Europe's largest petroleum hub, with deep-sea access and extensive independent tank storage capacity. The reference pricing point for EN590 and gasoil barge cargoes.

Access
Deep-sea, barge, pipeline
Typical parcels
5k – 100k MT
Products
EN590 10ppm · Jet A1
02

Amsterdam

Netherlands

A major gasoil and blending centre with strong barge connectivity into the Rhine corridor, widely used for component blending and redistribution.

Access
Sea-going, barge
Typical parcels
2k – 60k MT
Products
EN590 10ppm · Components
03

Antwerp

Belgium

A refining and chemical cluster offering vessel, barge and rail-linked storage, with direct refinery integration and dense pipeline connectivity.

Access
Sea-going, barge, rail
Typical parcels
3k – 80k MT
Products
EN590 10ppm · Jet A1

How it runs

Terminal coordination flow

Each stage is confirmed in writing with the terminal operator before the next one begins. Nothing is assumed on a verbal allocation.

  1. 01

    Terminal nomination

    Buyer or seller nominates the ARA terminal; MIPEC confirms it accepts the product and the intended transfer type.

  2. 02

    Storage agreement

    The TSA or lease is reviewed for validity, term and injection rights before any allocation request.

  3. 03

    Tank allocation

    Tank numbers, capacity and segregation are agreed with the operator and recorded in writing.

  4. 04

    Dip test & ATV

    Dip test authorisation is issued, an independent inspector attends, and the ATV is released.

  5. 05

    Injection or loading

    Product is injected tank-to-tank, or the nominated vessel or barge loads within the agreed window.

  6. 06

    Title & documents

    Tank receipt, Q&Q report and title transfer documents are circulated to both parties and their banks.

Coordination scope

What we handle at terminal level

Storage verification

Confirmation that the product is held in a nominated tank under a valid storage agreement.

Tank allocation

Coordination of tank numbers, capacity and product segregation with the operator.

Injection & TTV

Support for tank-to-tank and tank-to-vessel transfers between counterparties.

Dip test coordination

Scheduling of dip test authorisation and independent measurement.

Documentation flow

Alignment of ATV, ATB, tank receipts and title transfer documents.

Vessel nomination

Coordination between the terminal, agent and nominated vessel for loading windows.

Paperwork

Terminal documents you will see

TSA
Tank Storage Agreement between the holder and the terminal operator.
ATV
Authorisation to Verify — permits an inspector to confirm product in tank.
ATB
Authorisation to Board — allows the inspector access to the nominated vessel.
Dip test report
Independent measurement of quantity and product level in the tank.
Tank receipt
Terminal confirmation that product is held for the named account.
Title transfer
Instruction moving ownership of the parcel between account holders.

Need storage verified in ARA?

Share the terminal, tank and product details and we will confirm what can be verified and on what timeline.