Coal is a heterogeneous, naturally variable commodity — unlike a fungible product such as crude oil of a known grade.  No two shiploads (or even two holds of the same ship) are chemically identical.

As payment, penalties, and contract performance all hinge on measured quality parameters; calorific value, ash, moisture, sulfur, trace elements like mercury and chlorine, the integrity of sampling and laboratory analysis is not a technical afterthought but central to commercial risk for every party in the chain.

Thermal coal being a major fuel source readily available in the global market provides a cheap and reliable source of power and energy to users worldwide. Understanding it’s origination and intrinsic characteristics can help in mitigating risks involved in seaborne coal trade.

In Affirm, our strategy is well established under long term and sustainable business model aimed at delivering excellent and reliable services at all times across different destinations.

We are engaged in physical site inspection for traded or non-traded coal with some of the most reliable and reputable miners. Our team of experts is tasked to manage risk across the entire supply chain and activities, and to ensure delivered quality to end users is well within expectation in a timely and desirable manner.

Our coal inspection services cover major producing countries mainly; Australia, Indonesia. Export destinations are Asia Pacific regions.