Insights
Original analysis on storage verification, transaction controls, and the evidence that makes a deal defensible.
The reported cost of storage spoofing is measured in millions, but the remedy begins with transaction controls: independently verify the operator, inventory and authority to sell.
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The Port of Rotterdam and VOTOB have expanded their response to storage spoofing. For buyers, the message is clear: a convincing offer still needs independent evidence.
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A credible website, a terminal name, and a polished storage agreement are not proof that capacity or inventory exists. Use this evidence-led framework to test a storage transaction before money moves.
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Clone websites, altered agreements and unverifiable certificates can create a credible-looking trade. Use the offer as a starting point for verification—not as proof.
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A Dutch prosecution describes an alleged attempt to sell oil that did not exist. It is a useful reminder that reports, samples and confident explanations require independent verification.
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