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    Buying Petroleum from Rotterdam: The ARA Hub Buyer's Guide

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    Buying Petroleum from Rotterdam: The ARA Hub Buyer's Guide

    ARA handles ~25% of European petroleum throughput. Major operators:

    • Vopak (Rotterdam, Vlissingen)
    • Oiltanking (Amsterdam)
    • Koole (Botlek)
    • LBC (Antwerp)

    To verify a TTO at ARA, request: tank number + lease holder + terminal letter of confirmation. Without these, walk away.

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