What are your payment terms and shipping terms?
T/T (30% deposit, 70% against B/L copy) or L/C at sight. We ship FOB, CFR, CIF or DDP from Ningbo and Shanghai to major ports worldwide.
How do you pack plates for sea freight?
Seaworthy export packing: water-proof paper, anti-moisture film and steel strapping on wooden pallets; fumigated wooden crates available on request.
Can you cut plates to size or process them?
Yes. We offer cutting, sizing, chamfering, drilling and surface treatment to your drawings before shipping.
Can you supply to classification society standards (DNV, ABS, CCS)?
Yes. We can source and supply to DNV, ABS, CCS, BV and LR requirements and provide the documentation needed for class approval.
Do you provide Mill Test Certificates (MTC)?
Yes. Every batch ships with an EN 10204 3.1 MTC showing chemical composition and mechanical properties, traceable back to the mill.
Do you provide samples before ordering?
Yes. Small samples are free; you only cover express shipping, which is credited back once you place a full order.
What is your lead time?
Standard sizes ship in 7-15 days after order confirmation; large or custom orders take 20-30 days. Production schedules are confirmed in writing before you pay.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Standard sizes start from 1 ton. Trial orders and mixed-grade orders are welcome; volume pricing applies from 10 tons.
Which marine grades do you supply?
5083, 5086, 5052, 5454, 5059 and 6061, in tempers H111, H116, H321 and H32. Tell us your application and we will match the grade and temper to your drawings and class requirements.
What is marine grade aluminum?
Marine grade aluminum refers to 5000-series alloys (5083, 5086, 5052, 5454, 5059) that resist saltwater corrosion. We stock plate and sheet in 6+ marine grades, plus 6061 for structural framing and superstructures.
