From Our Gate to Your Port. We Handle the Details.
The most common question we hear from new buyers is about logistics. Here's exactly how shipping works.
How Shipping Works
Order Confirmation
You confirm your order: product, volume, Incoterms, and destination port. We issue a proforma invoice and agree on payment terms.
Production, Testing & Packing
Your order is produced, lab-tested, and packaged. Every batch receives a full Certificate of Analysis before it leaves the refining floor.
Container Loading at Puerto Cabello
Palletized ingots are loaded into 20-foot containers at our facility and trucked to Puerto Cabello — Venezuela's principal commercial port, minutes from our campus.
Ocean Transit
Your container ships via established commercial routes. Transit times depend on destination — as short as 3 days to the Caribbean, 5–7 days to the US Gulf Coast.
Documentation Ready
All export documentation — COA, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, SDS — is prepared and transmitted before or upon arrival.
Estimated Transit from Puerto Cabello
Houston, TX
5–7 days
Miami, FL
5–7 days
Caribbean
3–5 days
Mexico
5–8 days
Colombia
3–5 days
Brazil
10–14 days
Incoterms & Pricing
FOB Puerto Cabello
Free On Board. We deliver the goods onto the vessel at Puerto Cabello. You arrange ocean freight and insurance from that point. This is our most common term for buyers with established freight relationships.
CIF (Destination Port)
Cost, Insurance, and Freight. We handle everything — production, loading, ocean freight, and cargo insurance — delivered to your named port. You handle customs clearance on arrival.
CFR (Destination Port)
Cost and Freight. Same as CIF, but without cargo insurance. We deliver to your port; you arrange your own insurance coverage. Preferred by buyers with blanket cargo policies.
Packaging Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ingot weight | 25 kg (±0.5 kg) |
| Pallet weight | ~1,000 kg (1 MT) |
| Pallet type | Wooden pallet, heat-treated (ISPM 15 compliant) |
| Wrapping | Stretch-wrapped with steel banding |
| Container | 20' dry container (~25 MT net) |
| Marking | Heat number, batch ID, weight, FUNMETAL branding |
Shipping Questions
Can I track my shipment?
Yes. Once your container is loaded, we provide the bill of lading number and vessel details. You can track the shipment through the carrier's online portal or through your freight forwarder.
Who handles customs clearance?
We handle all Venezuelan export customs procedures. Import customs clearance at your destination is your responsibility (or your broker's). We provide all required documentation in advance to ensure smooth clearance.
Is cargo insurance included?
Under CIF terms, yes — cargo insurance is included in our price. Under FOB and CFR terms, you arrange your own insurance. We recommend all buyers carry cargo insurance regardless of Incoterms.
Do you ship to ports outside the Americas?
Our primary routes serve the Americas. However, we can arrange shipments to European, African, and Asian ports on request. Transit times and logistics will vary — contact us for a specific quote.
Ready to Ship?
Tell us your destination port, volume, and preferred Incoterms. We'll provide a complete quote including logistics within 24 hours.
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