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Ocean Transportation
The proper contractual arrangements needed to secure ocean transportation for cargoes large and small require wide ranging experience and expertise. Even the terminology in the shipping industry is a language unto itself. The market is subject to extreme volatility over relatively short periods of time and within geographic areas. Each type of fixture has its own risks and peculiarities.Given the small price differences inherent in steel trading, an ill-considered or unlucky (i.e. bad weather) charter could have major negative ramifications on profitability. Steel Resources, LLC has over twenty five years of experience in the chartering business. We know the owners and operators throughout the world, the most efficient ports and trade routes and we know how to manage all aspects of a voyage in order to minimize our customer’s risks.
Financing
The movement of high value steel cargoes over great distances and between various countries cannot be accomplished without financial strength and strong and enduring banking relationships. Over the course of 70 years in the steel industry, Steel Resources, LLC has achieved an exceptional reputation within the financial community for consistent, conservative growth leading to superior credit ratings.
Backed by a broad consortium of top tier banks from the US, South America, Europe and Asia, Steel Resources, LLC has the financial capability and expertise greatly valued by steel mills all over the world, resulting in the best prices, and the flexibility to provide innovative financing options for our customers. From structured trade agreements including pre-production finance, to unique inventory management systems tailored to your special circumstances, Steel Resources, LLC is a world leader in providing international steel solutions.
Documentation
We live in a world where the integrity of national borders and the accompanying heightened sense of security require virtually perfect documentation to effect international trade. The very large and varied amount of paperwork inherent in import and export transactions, the intricacies involved in negotiating letters of credit and the constantly changing nature of tariffs and taxes require broad knowledge and extreme care. Steel Resources’ staff has successfully concluded thousands of international transactions and stands ready to guide our customers through the entire paperwork process.
Strength in steel
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