Shipping plastics. Granules, compounds and semi-finished goods worldwide.
We ship and import polymer granules, compounds, masterbatch and semi-finished plastics: by road in Europe, in containers by sea from the rest of the world.
Answers to the most common questions.
Do you ship plastic granules in big bags and octabins?
Yes, we ship granules in bags on pallets, big bags and octabins, by road and in containers. Tell us the format and weight so we can calculate how much product fits in the vehicle.
Do you handle imports of polymers from outside Europe?
Yes, we handle sea transport, customs clearance and delivery. Before the purchase we check the customs code, origin and any special duties.
Can you keep the goods in storage and deliver them in batches?
Yes, at our Brescia hub we unload the container, keep the goods in storage and deliver them by the pallet as you request.
How do plastic granules and compounds travel?
Bags, big bags, octabins
Granules travel in 25-kilo bags on pallets, in big bags or in cardboard octabins. Each format has its limits: bags must be well wrapped so they do not slide, octabins cannot stand moisture and often cannot be stacked. The format determines how much product fits in a truck or container, and so the cost per tonne.
Moisture and contamination
Many polymers absorb moisture and do not tolerate dust or residues from other goods. We ask for clean, dry vehicles and containers and, for sea journeys, consider protection against condensation. A wet or contaminated load is discovered only in production, when the machine stops.
Importing from foreign producers
Most polymers arrive from outside Europe in full containers. We follow the journey from the port of loading, customs clearance and arrival in Brescia. Before the purchase we check the customs code and origin with you: different duties may apply to polymers depending on the country, and in some cases anti-dumping measures.
From the container to your department
Buyers of a whole container rarely have room to receive it. At our Brescia warehouse we unload the goods, keep them in storage and deliver them by the pallet at the pace of production. For details of the service see the page on plastics logistics.
