Sea Freight (FCL & LCL)
Full container (FCL) and shared container (LCL) shipping from Jebel Ali, with booking, documents and tracking handled by one team.
Metals & Scrap shipping & logistics in Dubai
For metal traders importing and exporting aluminium, copper, steel and scrap.
Moving metals & scrap through Dubai
Metal traders move some of the heaviest cargo in containers: ingots, coils, cathodes, sections and scrap. Every shipment is a weight calculation first, and the documents must stand up to buyer and customs scrutiny.
We plan loads to the legal limits, choose between container and break-bulk, and prepare clean export paperwork.
Common challenges
- Cargo reaches container weight limits quickly
- Coils and heavy items need proper blocking and lashing
- Scrap exports face extra documentation and inspection
- Large volumes may be cheaper as break-bulk than containers
How we handle it
How we support Metal Traders
Weight-limit planning
Load plans that respect container, carrier and road weight limits.
Secure loading
Blocking and lashing for coils and heavy items to prevent shifting.
Container or bulk
We compare container and break-bulk options for larger volumes.
Export documentation
Documents and declarations prepared to current export requirements for metals and scrap.
Equipment and documents
EQUIPMENT
Containers & transport options
- 20′ dry containers for heavy cargo
- Open-top containers for scrap loading
- Flat racks for coils and plates
- Break-bulk via partner vessels
DOCUMENTS
Typical document checklist
- Commercial invoice and packing list with weights
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Weighbridge / VGM documentation
- Pre-shipment inspection or radiation certificate where buyers require it
Requirements vary by product and destination. We confirm the exact list when we quote.
Services used
Services for metals & scrap traders
Land Transportation (UAE & GCC)
Container haulage within the UAE and cross-border trucking to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Customs Clearance
Import, export and transit declarations in Dubai, with document checks that keep your cargo from being held.
How is scrap metal shipped from Dubai?
Usually in 20′ containers, often open-top for easier loading, or as break-bulk for large volumes. Export rules for scrap can change, so we confirm current documentation requirements before booking.
What is VGM?
VGM (verified gross mass) is the weighed total of a packed container, which must be declared to the carrier before loading under SOLAS rules. It is especially important for heavy metal cargo.
Other industries we serve
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