Container loading at Nautica Metal Scrap B.V. follows a documented six-step stuffing workflow at our Rotterdam yard. The objective is to maximise loaded weight within the booked vessel weight slot, protect the cargo for ocean transit, and produce a complete photo and document trail for the buyer.
Rotterdam Loading
SGS Inspection
MOQ 1× 20GP
CIF / FOB Global
Empty containers are collected from the terminal in line with the booked vessel cut-off. Each empty container is inspected for floor integrity, door seal condition, side-wall damage and cleanliness. Containers failing inspection are rejected and replaced. Container number and tare weight are recorded against the booking.
Non-ferrous grades that risk in-transit shift (loose copper wire, light aluminum extrusion) are loaded into floor-lined containers. Lining options include heavy-duty kraft, woven polypropylene or pallet base, depending on grade and destination. Lining is photographed before stuffing begins.
Stuffing is performed by trained yard operators using forklifts, grab loaders or telehandlers depending on grade. The target loaded weight is set in advance from the bridge calibration and vessel cut-off. Cargo is built front-to-back with weight evenly distributed to prevent corner overload. Loose cargo is levelled, bales are nested, ingots are palletised and strapped.
Each container is photographed at four stages: pre-stuffing (empty container with floor lining), mid-stuffing (cargo levelled), post-stuffing (loaded), and post-seal (closed door with seal number visible). Photos are timestamped and saved to the shipment dossier. Buyers receive the dossier alongside the bill of lading.
Each loaded container is weighed on our calibrated 60-tonne weighbridge. Gross weight, tare weight and net weight are recorded on the bridge ticket and matched against the packing list. Containers above the booked vessel weight slot are offloaded and re-stuffed; containers below are topped up where the grade allows.
A high-security bolt seal is applied to the container door once weight verification is complete. The seal number is recorded on the packing list, bill of lading, inspection certificate (if applicable) and photo dossier. The container is then dispatched to the terminal for vessel loading. Booking lead time from contract signature to dispatch is 7–14 days subject to grade availability and vessel space.
Primary loading from Rotterdam. Weekly container sailings to Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
Container loading at Rotterdam follows the procedures in our European scrap export guide and the inspection regime in our scrap metal inspection guide. Destination-specific compliance is covered in our pages for scrap metal supplier for India, scrap metal supplier for Turkey, scrap metal supplier for South Korea, scrap metal supplier for Pakistan, scrap metal supplier for Vietnam and scrap metal supplier for the UAE.
Buyers also reference our scrap metal exporter in the Netherlands hub, our published export documentation workflow, container loading process, third-party inspection services and quality control procedures pages, and the dedicated export procedure FAQ and shipping & logistics FAQ FAQs before booking vessels.
Flagship cargo flows include our European copper scrap supplier, our UBC scrap supplier in the Netherlands and our HMS scrap exporter, all priced through the LME pricing center.
Emerging destinations for our Rotterdam cargo include the scrap metal supplier for Malaysia, scrap metal supplier for Saudi Arabia, scrap metal supplier for Morocco, scrap metal supplier for Egypt and scrap metal supplier for South Africa desks, each with dedicated port-transit, LC and pre-shipment inspection notes.
Send your quantity, destination port and Incoterm. We reply with a CIF/FOB offer, full specification sheet and export documentation list.
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