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About us

CTA Transandina:

A Legacy of Independent Trading

CTA Transandina was originally founded in 1988 in Vienna, Austria, by Mr. Shabtai Nassi. Since its inception, the company has maintained its status as a fully independent and private entity.

Today, CTA Transandina stands as one of Europe's premier independent trading companies, built upon a foundation of deep expertise and strong, enduring connections with its clientele.

Global Reach and Tailored Service

Over the course of its history, CTA Transandina has cultivated a diverse, global customer base and an extensive network characterized by robust, long-term relationships.

With strategic offices located in Vienna, Zug, London, Bucharest, Moscow, and Houston, the dedicated team at CTA Transandina offers a comprehensive suite of services specifically tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients worldwide.

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Flexible Solutions and Operational Efficiency

We are consistently involved in consignment stock transactions, a key offering that allows us to grant our counterparties maximum financial and logistical flexibility.

To optimize cash flows, the required oil volume is determined on a weekly basis. Furthermore, we are equipped to offer extended payment terms and pre-export financing options.

Rapid Decisions in a Fast-Evolving World

Our lean and agile corporate structure empowers us to make rapid decisions in today’s fast-evolving global landscape.

In this streamlined process, our integrated teams—including Traders, Operators, Risk Management, and Finance—collaborate to provide creative, end-to-end solutions. This approach effectively overcomes the pricing, logistical, and financial barriers inherent in complex global transactions.

Market Intelligence and Reliable Sourcing

By leveraging our in-house market intelligence, we are able to anticipate market movements and respond with precision. Combined with a highly liquid capital structure, this capability allows us to consistently deliver competitive and reliable solutions to our partners.

Global Supply Portfolio

CTA Transandina maintains long-term contracts and established relationships with leading crude oil producers worldwide. Our robust supply portfolio includes, among others, crude oil originating from countries such as Russia, the United States, Nigeria, China, and several others.

We actively trade:

  • Crude oil

  • Petroleum products

  • Feedstocks

  • Blending components

  • Finished products

Our sourcing capabilities are significantly strengthened by multiple off-take agreements with refineries, ensuring stable supply and continuous operational efficiency across global markets.

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Partnership and Maximizing Opportunities

Our extensive expertise, combined with our flexible financial conditions, enables us to construct a variety of innovative transnational structures, providing valuable solutions for complex transactions.

Our team's dedication and commitment to delivering solutions that benefit all parties involved creates the long-lasting relationships that allow us to maximize shared opportunities.

While the core essence of our trading remains sourcing, shipping, and marketing, we have significantly evolved our capabilities to assist our counterparties and meet their most specific and demanding requirements.

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