General Terms of Sale

1. Quotations

All price offers are valid for the period stated on the quotation, typically 5–10 business days from the issue date, and are subject to prior sale, stock availability, and confirmation of the LME reference date used to calculate the price.

Verbal quotations are indicative only; only quotations issued in writing by our sales desk are binding.

2. Contract formation

A binding contract is formed when the buyer countersigns a Sales Confirmation issued by us or opens an operative Letter of Credit that matches the terms of the Sales Confirmation. Purchase orders that vary from the Sales Confirmation are treated as counter-offers and must be re-confirmed in writing by us.

3. Specifications and quality

Material is supplied against the ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries) grade named in the Sales Confirmation, subject to standard commercial tolerances for moisture, attachments and prompt-industrial contamination.

Chemistry and physical form correspond to the published Technical Data Sheet for that grade. TDS documents are available under /specifications and are updated periodically.

4. Inspection

Pre-shipment inspection is available at the buyer's choice and cost, with SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or CCIC. The inspection report is issued at Rotterdam prior to container sealing and forms part of the shipping document set. Buyers who waive third-party inspection accept our internal loading photos and packing list as the definitive quality record.

5. Incoterms and delivery

Unless expressly agreed otherwise, we sell on CIF, CFR, FOB Rotterdam or FCA Rotterdam under Incoterms 2020. Loading is arranged from the Port of Rotterdam. Shipping lines and vessel names are notified as soon as booked.

Delivery dates are estimates. Force-majeure events (vessel space, port congestion, customs holds, weather) extend the delivery period without penalty.

6. Payment

Standard payment terms: 30% TT (Telegraphic Transfer) plus 70% LC (Letter of Credit). Advance TT must be received before container loading. LC must be operative and free of unacceptable clauses before B/L release. Late payment attracts 1.5% per month simple interest.

7. Title and risk

Risk passes in accordance with the agreed Incoterm (typically when goods pass the ship's rail at Rotterdam under FOB, or when goods are handed to the first carrier under FCA/CIF/CFR). Title passes only upon receipt of full payment and clearance of the LC negotiation.

8. Claims

Quality claims must be notified in writing within seven days of vessel arrival at destination port, supported by tally sheets, weight tickets and (where relevant) an independent third-party inspection report from an internationally recognised agency. Weight claims exceeding 0.5% of B/L weight must be supported by a destination-port draft-survey report.

9. Governing law and disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, excluding the Vienna Convention (CISG). Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Amsterdam, unless the parties agree in writing to arbitration under ICC rules seated in Rotterdam.

10. Anti-corruption and sanctions

Both parties warrant compliance with applicable anti-corruption laws and with EU, UN, UK and US sanctions regimes. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order that would breach these rules, without liability.