What is the shipping transit time from Rotterdam to Saudi Arabia?

20–24 days from Rotterdam. Actual sailing time depends on the shipping line and any transhipment; we quote the ETA at booking.

What is the minimum order quantity for Saudi Arabia?

MOQ is 1 × 20-ft container (typically 22–26 MT depending on grade and packing). Ferrous cargoes to Turkey and Egypt can also ship break-bulk in cargoes of 15,000–35,000 MT.

Which inspection agencies are accepted for Saudi Arabia shipments?

SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek and, where applicable, CCIC (China), Vinacontrol (Vietnam), SIRIM (Malaysia), Sucofindo (Indonesia) or GOEIC (Egypt). The buyer nominates the agency at contract stage and inspection is arranged at the buyer's cost.

What are typical payment terms for a Saudi Arabia contract?

30% TT advance plus 70% LC at sight against scanned Bill of Lading is standard. 100% LC at sight and DP at sight are considered for repeat buyers with a documented track record.

Which ISRI grades are we most likely to load for a Saudi Arabia buyer?

The most-traded grades on this lane are Copper Millberry (Barley), Aluminum UBC (Taldon), HMS 1&2 (200-1/2), Shredded 211. Full technical data sheets are available under /specifications for every grade we supply.

Middle East · 20–24 days from Rotterdam

Saudi Arabia — Scrap Metal Export from Rotterdam

Nautica Metal Scrap B.V. ships containerised and break-bulk scrap metal from Rotterdam to Saudi Arabia on CIF, CFR and FOB terms. Weekly sailings, MOQ 1 × 20-ft container, third-party pre-shipment inspection at buyer's choice (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, CCIC / SIRIM / Sucofindo where applicable).

Rotterdam Loading

SGS Inspection

MOQ 1× 20GP

CIF / FOB Global

Destination ports served in Saudi Arabia

We route containers to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdullah Port, Dammam. Typical ocean transit from Rotterdam is 20–24 days from rotterdam. Sailings run weekly on the main Asia/Middle-East/Europe lines; short-sea and inland options are used for intra-Europe destinations. Vessel names and ETAs are notified as soon as booked with the shipping line.

ISRI grades most commonly loaded for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia buyers on our books most often import: Copper Millberry (Barley), Aluminum UBC (Taldon), HMS 1&2 (200-1/2), Shredded 211, 304 stainless. Each cargo ships against the ISRI grade named in the Sales Confirmation and against the published Technical Data Sheet under /specifications. XRF verification, moisture control and container-by-container photo evidence are standard, regardless of whether a third-party inspection is nominated.

Customs and documentation for Saudi Arabia

SASO (Saudi Standards) conformity applies. Pre-shipment inspection by an accredited agency is required for most metal-scrap streams. Documents prepared from our side: commercial invoice, packing list, weight tickets, Bill of Lading issued by the nominated line, Certificate of Origin (EUR.1 where preferential), Annex VII (EU 1013/2006 waste-shipment), and the third-party inspection certificate. Documents are couriered and released electronically to the buyer's bank in line with the payment terms.

Incoterms and payment for Saudi Arabia

CIF Jeddah or CIF Dammam. Standard payment terms are 30% TT advance plus 70% LC at sight against scanned B/L. Alternative structures (100% LC at sight, DP at sight, or CAD) are considered case-by-case for repeat buyers with a documented track record. Currency: USD or EUR at the buyer's option.

Rotterdam loading and logistics for Saudi Arabia

All cargo is consolidated at our Rotterdam yard, loaded to a written loading plan (loose, palletised or baled to match the grade), sealed with a numbered high-security bolt seal, and photographed inside and out. Weekly capacity from Rotterdam is 20,000 MT/month across ferrous and non-ferrous streams, so Saudi Arabia buyers can scale monthly tonnage from a single 20-ft container up to a full break-bulk cargo of HMS.