About Us
Founded in 2005 by commodity trading, trade finance, and chartering experts, Korel is a "Trading House" that is committed to provide sourcing solutions of raw materials for its clients in Steel, Energy, Milling and Feed Sectors. We supply carbon and grains to Black Sea, Mediterranean, Continental Europe and Far East markets from Peru, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia.
About Us
Although we have standard products that suit most of our client’s needs, we also supply tailor made products on specific demand. From production to logistics and support after sales, our company is well structured to best serve our client’s needs. We are dedicated to establish long term cooperation with all Stake Holders by always delivering as promised. Our operation experts work to make sure the entire process of delivery, from dispatching of the products from the plants to the ports and proper allocation of different grades in the ports for loading according to the contracts, is carried out smoothly. Our experience in commodity trading taught us that quality is more important then quantity. For this reason we prefer only to work with companies who has similar business ethics as we do. For us "Compliance Department" is about choosing honest, hard working and reliable people to do business with. Whether as Sellers, Buyers, Shipowners or other Stake Holders.
Team
Tuğrul Koç
Trader with commodity and shipping background. Started his career in 1997 as a foreign trade representative in Istanbul. After trading several different commodities, he specialized in coal and derivatives. Native in Turkish and speaks English, holds Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bilkent University, Ankara. His motto in trading is "As God wish and weather permits"
Celal Koç
Trader with finance and management background. Began his career at Treasury Department of Isbank Turkey in 1998. Worked different positions and completed several tasks in Istanbul, Dublin and Moscow until he switched from banking to shipping and commodity trading in 2008. Native in Turkish, speaks English and Russian, holds BA in International Relations from Bilkent University and MBA from University College Dublin. His motto is "Some things are in our control and others not"
Fatih Koç
Operations expert. Native in Turkish, speaks English and holds BA in Economics from Bilkent University. Started his career as a foreign trade representative in 2005 in Istanbul. Moved into shipping in 2008 and responsible for all operations of Korel since 2010. Apart from work, enjoys diving and sailing.
Products
Steam Coal
| Total Moisture | 10% max |
| Ash | 16% max |
| Volatile Matter | 34% max |
| Total Sulphur | 0.7% max |
| Size | 0 – 50 mm |
Anthracite
| Grade “ASH” | Grade “AS” | Grade “AM” | Grade “AKO” | |
| Total Moisture | 10% max | 9% max | 7% max | 5% max |
| Ash | 17% max | 8% max | 6% max | 5% max |
| Volatile Matter | 3% max | 3% max | 3% max | 3% max |
| Total Sulphur | 1% max | 1% max | 1% max | 1% max |
| Fixed Carbon (by calculation) | 80% min | 89% min | 91% min | 92% min |
| Calorific Value (Kcal/Kg min) | 6000 | 6400 | 6800 | 7000 |
| Size | 0 – 6 mm | + 6 – 13 mm | +13 – 25 mm | +25 – 70/100 mm |
PCI
| Size | 0-50 mm Guaranteed. |
| T. Moisture | 8% max. |
| Ash (dry). | 13% max. |
| Volatile (d.b.) | 12% max. |
| Fixed Carbon (dry) | 76% min. |
| Sulphur (dry) | 0.7% max. |
| K2O in Ash (dry) | 2.2.% max. |
| Na2O in Ash (dry) | 0.6% max. |
| Phosphorus In Ash (dry). | 0.4% max. |
| HGI | 55 min. / 75 max. |
| Calorific Value | 6.500 kcal / min. |
| Screen Analysis | 0-6 mm 80% max. |
| 6-50 mm: 20% min. |
Corn
| Moisture | 14.5% max |
| Broken Kernels | 5% max |
| Damaged Kernels (incl. %2 max burnt) | 5% max |
| Foreign Matter | 2% max |
Wheat
| Test Weight | 77-81 kg/hl min |
| Moisture | 14.5% max |
| Protein | 10.5%-16.0% |
| Wet Gluten | 23%-%33 min |
| Foreign Matter | 2% max |
| Falling nr. | 230-400 sec min |
| W Guarantee | 160-400 min |
| Bug Damaged | 2% max |
Operations
Loading
Discharging
Contact Us
Office
Veko Giz Plaza, Meydan Sokak No:3 Kat:15
Maslak 34398 Istanbul, Turkey