Private placement only. Available exclusively to accredited investors. Not registered with the SEC or any regulatory authority. Investment involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Investor access Buy fuel
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Investor access Buy fuel
Now accepting applications · Scherkraft, S.A. · Panama

Your money works
while ships sail.

Scherkraft connects accredited investors with real marine fuel transactions at commercial ports worldwide. Every deal is backed by the commercial value of the vessel being fueled.

12–24%
Target annual returns
Not guaranteed · Historical range · Accredited investors only
For investors
Invest in marine fuel deals
Earn 12–24% annually on real, vessel-backed fuel transactions. Start from $10. Deals close in 7–30 days.
First year free · then $99.99/year (auto-renewed from your account)
Apply as investor →
For shipping companies
Buy fuel on credit terms
Order marine fuel at ports worldwide. Flexible credit terms of 7, 15, 21, or 30 days. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
$99.99 registration fee · then $69.99/year (auto-renewed from your account)
Register as buyer →
$10
Min. investment
12–24%
Target annual return
≤30d
Deal cycle
100%
Asset-backed
How it works

Simple idea. Serious returns.

Shipping companies need fuel to operate. Buying that fuel requires capital. Scherkraft provides that capital — funded by our investors — and earns a margin on every transaction. That margin flows back to you.

01
You invest from $10

Your capital is pooled with other investors and held in a secure, regulated account — completely separate from Scherkraft's operating funds. Visible in your dashboard in real time.

02
A shipping company orders fuel

Every shipping client passes our vetting process — financials, vessel value, trading history. Credit limits and 7–30 day payment terms are set before any order is placed. Your capital is only deployed to approved deals.

03
Scherkraft buys and delivers

We purchase from our global supplier network at commercial ports worldwide. Scherkraft is the named buyer on every transaction. The shipping company receives fuel on credit. Your dashboard shows the deal status in real time.

04
Settlement — profit to your account

When the shipping company settles, profit is distributed to every participating investor proportionally and automatically. A detailed profit/loss statement is generated for your personal records immediately.

Why it's safe

Every deal backed by the vessel itself.

The fuel we provide to a shipping company has a direct commercial relationship with the value of the vessel that consumes it. A commercial vessel is worth millions of dollars. The fuel is a fraction of that value.

A shipping company does not risk its vessel, its operating licenses, its fleet, its industry relationships, or its commercial reputation over a fuel invoice. This creates a powerful natural incentive for repayment that simply does not exist on most investment platforms.

Vessel value backs every transaction
The ship's commercial value — often many multiples of the fuel amount — underpins every deal. A vessel is a real, identifiable, internationally trackable asset.
Segregated investor funds — always
Your capital is held in a dedicated regulated account — completely separate from company operations. Only released when a specific approved deal activates.
Thorough vetting — every client
No shipping company receives fuel credit without passing our assessment. Credit limits and terms are set individually per client risk profile.
Complete documentation — every deal
Delivery receipts, credit agreements, vessel records, and a P&L statement per investor on every single transaction.
Investment returns

Target returns of 12% to 24% per year.

Marine fuel margins are driven by global trade demand — not market sentiment. Our deals generate consistent, predictable margins on every transaction, distributed to investors the moment a deal settles.

A 2% monthly return — achievable on 30-day deals — compounds to 24% annually. Shorter deals or lower-margin transactions may yield closer to 12% annually. The exact return on any deal depends on the margin, the credit term, and the capital deployed.

Target returns of 12–24% per annum are based on historical deal performance and are not guaranteed. Investment involves risk. Past performance does not predict future results. Accredited investors only. Not registered with the SEC or any regulatory authority.
Example deal — $400,000 fuel transaction
24%
/ year
Based on a 2% monthly return on a 30-day credit cycle
Fuel purchased by Scherkraft$400,000
Charged to shipping company$415,000
Total margin on deal$15,000
Investor share distributed$10,500
$1,000 investment earns~$26.25
Settlement period30 days
Annualized return~24%
Example figures for illustration only. Not a guarantee of future returns. Actual returns vary by deal, margin, and credit term.
Join Scherkraft

Two portals. Two purposes.
Strictly separate.

Scherkraft operates two completely independent portals. An investor cannot be a buyer, and a buyer cannot be an investor. Choose your role below.

For accredited investors
Investor membership
Access to the full Scherkraft investor platform — real-time portfolio dashboard, active deals, profit distribution, P&L statements, and investor support.
🎁 First year completely free
$99.99
/ year from year two
Automatically renewed annually from your investor account balance
What's included
Full investor dashboard — real-time balance and deal tracking
Automatic proportional allocation to active deals
Automatic profit distribution on every deal settlement
Detailed P&L statement per deal for your tax records
Deposit via wire transfer or Stripe (card/ACH)
AI-powered investor assistant — answers your questions 24/7
Full how-it-works education center with deal explanations
Investor accounts are strictly separate. You may not simultaneously hold a Buyer account. Any attempt to register in both portals will result in suspension of both accounts.
For shipping companies
Fuel buyer membership
Access to the Scherkraft fuel ordering platform — place orders at ports worldwide, manage payment schedules, and view your credit account in real time.
Application processed within 48 hours
$99.99
registration fee (one-time)
Then $69.99/year — automatically renewed from your account
What's included
Fuel ordering portal — place orders at covered ports worldwide
Credit limit dashboard — view your available credit at all times
Invoice and payment schedule — see all due dates clearly
Delivery confirmation receipts — full bunker delivery documentation
Late payment notice — penalty interest applies from day 31
Non-payment consequences — clearly disclosed before first order
Credit application reviewed individually — decision in 48 hours
Buyer accounts are strictly separate. Existing investors may not apply as fuel buyers. Both accounts cannot be held simultaneously by the same individual or entity.
Coverage

Where we operate

Active at strategic ports worldwide — wherever commercial shipping runs, Scherkraft can operate.

Colón, Panama
Panama Canal · Americas gateway
Cartagena
Colombia · South America
Rotterdam
Netherlands · Europe's largest port
Singapore
Asia-Pacific · Global bunker hub
Houston
United States · Gulf of Mexico
Fujairah
UAE · Middle East bunker hub
Port of Spain
Trinidad · Southern Atlantic
Lagos · Durban
West & East Africa