Metals and Minerals
Steel products, non-ferrous metals, ores and industrial minerals ship in containers, as breakbulk or in bulk depending on form and weight.
Sea, Rail, Road · 22G1, 22P1, Bulk
Cargo file
- Examples
- Steel coils, Steel pipes and plates, Aluminium ingots, Copper cathodes, Scrap metal, Industrial minerals, Metal concentrates
- Equipment
- 20' dry container (high-density cargo)
- Flat rack / open top
- Breakbulk vessel
- Bulk carrier
- Modes
- Sea, Rail, Road
- Rules and papers
- Certificate of origin, HS 72 / 31 / 39
- What you provide
- Cargo description and HS code, weight and dimensions, packing, origin and destination, ready date, Incoterm.
What to watch
Steel products, non-ferrous metals, ores and industrial minerals ship in containers, as breakbulk or in bulk depending on form and weight. Weight distribution and securing are the main operational concerns.
Steel coils need cradles and lashing; container weight limits apply, so 20' units are common for heavy cargo.
Scrap and some concentrates have import restrictions or inspection requirements in several destination countries.
Anti-dumping and safeguard duties on steel can change landed cost significantly; check at the destination.

Typical lanes
Indicative market values for planning, not schedules. The calculator shows the current range.
Papers checklist
What this cargo usually needs. The importing country and the carrier decide the final list.
Certificate of origin, HS 72 / 31 / 39
- 1Commercial invoice
- 2Packing list
- 3Mill test certificate
- 4Certificate of origin
- 5Bill of lading
- 6Inspection/weight certificate
- 7Radioactivity certificate for scrap (commonly requested)
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