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For importers and traders worldwide

Buy from the Benelux, shipped from Antwerp

Importers, mills, dealers and resellers buy graded goods from Damtrade, with photos before loading, full export documents and payment terms that protect both sides.

How ordering works

From enquiry to bill of lading

Enquiry

Tell us the product, grade, quantity and destination port.

Offer

You receive a price with specifications, photos and the shipping schedule.

Contract

We sign a sales contract and issue a proforma invoice.

Loading

Goods are loaded with photos, weight tickets and optional third-party inspection.

Documents

You receive the bill of lading and all documents for customs clearance.

Trade terms

Incoterms we work with

FOB AntwerpWe deliver loaded on board in Antwerp. You book and pay the sea freight.
CFR / CIFWe book freight to your port. CIF includes cargo insurance.
EXW BelgiumYou collect from our warehouse or the seller's site.
DAPDelivered to your warehouse, mainly for truck deliveries within the EU.
Documents

What you receive with every shipment

Every order is sourced in the Benelux and shipped from Antwerp with a full document set. Market-specific certificates are listed on each market page.

  • Commercial invoice and packing or weight list
  • Bill of lading, or CMR for truck deliveries
  • Certificate of origin
  • Loading photos and container seal numbers
  • Inspection, test or data wipe reports per division
  • PSIC, SABER, halal or health certificates where your market requires them
FAQ

Buying from Damtrade: common questions

What is the minimum order?

One 20ft container for scrap and machinery, one RoRo unit for vehicles, one mixed pallet for food, and one truckload or part load within the EU.

Which payment terms do you accept?

Letter of credit at sight, cash against documents, or bank transfer with a deposit and the balance against a copy of the bill of lading. Terms for a first order are agreed per contract.

Can I send my own inspector?

Yes. You can send your own inspector or appoint SGS, Bureau Veritas or another agency to inspect at loading, at your cost.

Which documents do I receive?

Commercial invoice, packing and weight list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, loading photos, and market-specific certificates such as PSIC, SABER, halal or health certificates.

Contact

Selling or buying?

Tell us what you have or what you need. We answer every enquiry within one working day, in English or Dutch.

WhatsApp / phone
+32 467 83 69 77
Based in
Antwerp, Belgium