BQCIS — Tank Terminal OversightIndependent supervision of liquid bulk terminals to safeguard custody, safety, and compliance |
Tank terminals are at the heart of global petroleum, petrochemical, and chemical trade.
They handle custody transfers, blending operations, and bonded storage — making oversight essential
to prevent disputes, leaks, and operational risks.
BQCIS provides independent supervision across terminals worldwide,
ensuring custody reconciliation, safety compliance, and transparent reporting.
Custody Transfer Supervision
- Independent gauging of shore tanks before and after transfers.
- Validation of meter readings, calibration charts, and strapping tables.
- Pipeline displacement checks to prevent cross-contamination.
- Reports issued with QR-secured certificates.
HSSE Oversight
Quality & Blending Control
Documentation & Reporting
- Daily terminal reports covering tank inventory, movements, and variances.
- Dispute-ready certificates consolidated in the Client Portal.
- Audit trails aligned with ISO 9001 for traceability.
Case Study: Tank Terminal Shortage Dispute
A 35,000 MT gasoline cargo showed a variance of -0.7% between bill of lading and terminal inventory.
BQCIS oversight identified calibration errors in one of the shore tanks, preventing escalation to arbitration.
Result: USD 1.2M in potential claims avoided and counterparties cleared for final settlement.
See more in our Case Studies.
Compliance & Standards References
- ISO Standards — Custody transfer, HSSE, and blending
- ASTM Protocols — Sampling, calibration, gauging
- NFPA Guidelines — Fire safety and emergency response
- QR Certificates — Verified reporting
- BQCIS Client Portal — Terminal logs & certificates