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When purchasing steel sections for shipbuilding, offshore platforms, marine projects and vessel repair, buyers often require classification society-approved steel. Many importers confuse “class certified steel” with an ordinary mill test certificate (MTC). Non-compliant steel will be rejected during shipyard inspection, causing project delays and huge financial losses. As a steel section supplier, we explain what

I-beams, channel steel, angle steel, H-beams and steel plates are heavy bulk commodities. During ocean transportation, inland transit and terminal loading/unloading, they are highly vulnerable to rusting, dents and deformation, short-landing, broken strapping and overboard loss. Many overseas buyers mistakenly believe the carrier’s liability covers all cargo damage, or assume insurance automatically covers all losses

In structural steel foreign trade, delivery terms define the split of costs, risks and responsibilities between the steel seller and the overseas buyer. Choosing the wrong delivery term can lead to unexpected freight fees, cargo damage disputes, customs clearance risks or demurrage charges. For I-beam, angle steel, channel steel, H-beam and other heavy steel sections,

Structural steel sections (I-beam, angle steel, channel steel, H-beam) are heavy, long and prone to surface scratches, rust and deformation. Improper packing, loading or documentation during international shipping will cause product damage, customs detention, extra demurrage and financial losses. This article covers the core points for cross-border transportation of steel sections, including anti-rust treatment, packing,