Compliance & Governance

From logistics roots to oil & gas operations—built on ethics, safety, and regulatory excellence.

From Logistics Discipline to Energy-Grade Compliance

Rood Logistics began as a logistics company—where timing, traceability, and documentation are everything. As we transformed into an oil & gas transportation and storage partner across Rotterdam, Houston, Singapore, and Fujairah, we scaled our compliance systems to meet energy-sector standards.

  • Board-level oversight for ethics, risk, and HSSE.
  • Unified policies across hubs with local regulatory alignment.
  • Continuous audits, training, and corrective action cycles.
Key Frameworks We Align To
Ethics & Anti-Bribery

Modeled on FCPA / UK Bribery Act; gifts, facilitation, and conflicts tightly controlled.

HSSE Management

Aligned with ISO 45001 (OH&S) and ISO 14001 (environment).

Quality & Traceability

Processes based on ISO 9001; product integrity and chain-of-custody controls.

Trade & Sanctions

Screening for restricted parties; OFAC/EU/UK sanctions adherence and export controls.

Operational Compliance by Hub

  • Rotterdam, NL — EU regulatory regime; ISPS-compliant terminals; strict emissions and waste handling protocols.
  • Houston, USA — USCG, EPA, and OSHA alignment; hazardous materials handling and spill prevention/response.
  • Singapore — MPA rules, bunkering standards, and maritime security; rigorous port-state controls.
  • Fujairah, UAE — Local environmental and security mandates; bunkering oversight and terminal safety codes.

Local requirements differ by hub; our procedures and permits are adapted accordingly and reviewed regularly.

HSSE: What We Focus On
  • Permit-to-work, confined space, and hot-work controls.
  • Product quality: density, sulfur, and contamination checks.
  • Emergency planning: drills, spill kits, and crisis comms.
  • Waste minimization and emissions control.
  • Near-miss reporting and learning culture.

Policies & Controls

Code of Conduct

Zero tolerance for bribery, conflicts of interest, and unlawful facilitation.

  • Third-party due diligence
  • Gifts & hospitality approvals
  • Whistleblowing hotline
Supplier Standards

Contractual clauses for HSSE, labor, environment, and sanctions compliance.

  • Screening & onboarding
  • Performance monitoring
  • Corrective action plans
Audit & Assurance

Internal audits, third-party assessments, and hub-specific inspections.

  • Risk-based audit schedule
  • Incident RCA & CAPA
  • Management reviews
Training & Awareness

Role-based modules: HSSE, ethics, data security, and emergency response.

  • Induction + annual refreshers
  • Toolbox talks at terminals
  • E-learning with tracking

Reporting & Escalation

We encourage transparent reporting—internally and with partners—so issues are addressed early and effectively.

  • 24/7 incident hotline & email
  • Anonymous whistleblowing channel
  • Defined escalation matrix and response teams
  • Post-incident reviews and learnings shared across hubs

Contact the Compliance Team

Compliance Contacts
  • compliance@RoodLogistics.com
  • +1 706 204 9472
  • 519 Broad Street, Suite 301, Rome, GA 30161, USA

For urgent HSSE issues, use the incident hotline provided in terminal safety briefings.