Black Sand Commodities is an international coal trading company specializing in the supply of high-quality thermal coal and the management of energy-related financial and trading assets.
We deliver coal to over 40 countries worldwide, building direct, long-term partnerships with end-users in the power generation, cement, and industrial sectors. Today, over 80% of our sales are made directly to consumers, ensuring flexibility, transparency, and efficiency in every transaction.
Our primary coal supply comes from well-established mines in Indonesia and South Africa, which provide reliable access to thermal coal with a wide range of calorific values and specifications tailored to market demand.
In addition to physical coal trading, Black Sand Commodities is active in the global commodity markets, managing a growing portfolio of trading assets and debt instruments. We offer integrated services in risk management, price hedging, and logistics optimization, positioning us as a versatile and adaptive energy partner.
We deliver commodities by sea and rail, using flexible international delivery terms, including:
- CIF/CFR – discharging port
- DAP – discharging port
- DAF/DAP – cross-border station
- FOB – loading port
- DDP – consumer's site
Black Sand Commodities is a major charterer of bulk vessels and operates actively across both Atlantic and Pacific regions, optimizing freight routes to meet customer demands.
Our global presence is supported by a network of representatives and affiliates across Asia, including China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, and Vietnam. This marketing structure gives us local access to strategic markets and supports stock & sale operations in local currencies, making our business resilient and adaptable.
We also implement robust price risk management policies to control exposure in physical coal and freight markets. We actively trade on OTC derivative platforms and regulated exchanges, working with a broad range of brokers. We view the development of derivative instruments as essential to the future of coal trading and continuously expand our capabilities in this space.
At Black Sand Commodities, we uphold the following principles:
- Direct relationships with consumers
- Long-term cooperation
- Customized solutions based on client needs
- High level of service, reliability, and integrity