Shipping & Logistics
Door-to-door delivery for blocks, slabs and cut-to-size—packing, insurance, documents and transit.
What we handle
- Packing & palletizing with moisture and edge protection
- Export license & Chamber certifications
- Full set of shipping documents (CI, PL, COO, Form A/Euro1 if applicable)
- Pre-shipment inspection and photo/video evidence
- Marine cargo insurance on request
- Customs clearance advice at destination
- Real-time tracking updates
Typical flow
- Proforma & deposit
- Production / selection & final QC
- Packing & trucking to port
- Export customs & loading (stuffing) at terminal
- Sailing and ETA updates
- Destination clearance & last-mile delivery
- Post-delivery support
Documents you get
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Certificate of Origin (CCO / ICCIMA)
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Quality & inspection report with media
- Insurance policy (if arranged)
- Fumigation / Phyto when required for wooden materials
- Customs Declaration
Packing types
- Blocks: steel-strapped; wood wedges; tarpaulin on request
- Slabs: A-frames, wooden crates, interleaf & edge guards
- Tiles / cut-to-size: export wooden crates, nylon wrap, desiccants
- Custom packing for special orders
Incoterms we support
- EXW / FCA: ex-factory or terminal hand-over
- FOB / CFR / CIF: sea freight on container or break-bulk
- DAP / DDP: door delivery with customs brokerage in many countries
- CIP: Carriage and Insurance Paid To
Typical sea transit times (reference)
Exact schedules depend on the carrier and season. We confirm ETD/ETA for every booking.
| Route | Transit |
|---|---|
| MENA (Jebel Ali, Doha, Jeddah) | 7–14 days |
| EU (Piraeus, Koper, Genoa, Valencia) | 18–28 days |
| UK (Felixstowe, London Gateway) | 22–32 days |
| North America (NY/NJ, Houston, LA/LB) | 28–42 days |
| East Asia (Ningbo, Shanghai, Busan) | 18–27 days |
| Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) | 30–45 days |
| South America (Santos, Buenos Aires) | 35–50 days |
FAQs
Can you ship LCL (less than a container)?
Yes for slabs/tiles. We consolidate on A-frames or pallets. LCL is not recommended for large fragile orders due to handling.
Do you insure cargo?
On request we place ICC(A) marine cargo insurance from reputable insurers.
Which ports do you use?
Bandar Abbas mainly for sea; IKIA for air. Alternative ports are available case-by-case.
Can you handle air freight?
Yes, for urgent orders. Contact us for a quote.
Need a quote? Email sales@vexo-marble.com with destination and order list.