Merkator Group offers the best solutions in commodities trading for top companies in manufacturing, construction, and energy industry all around the world.

Portugal

Spain

France

Germany

Czechia

Poland

Norway

Sweden

Netherland

Angola

Congo

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TRading commodities services

Smart physical steel trading, buying and selling of steel products in their physical form as an integral part of the global economy, supporting industries from construction to automotive manufacturing tailored to specific needs. The process is highly transactional, with deals often customized based on specific steel grades, quantities, delivery terms, and geographic considerations.

  • Financial services that facilitates international and domestic trade by providing the necessary financing and risk mitigation tools to both suppliers and customers. It plays a crucial role in global trade, as it ensures that transactions who may be in different countries and operate in different currencies are completed smoothly, securely, and with lower risks.
  • Letters of Credit ( LCs )
  • Documentary Collection
  • Trade Credit ( open account )
  • Supply Chain Finance ( SCF )
  • Factoring
  • Bank Guarantees

Raw Material Sourcing

Inbound Logistics

  • Transport and Storage
  • Inventory Management
  • Manufacturing _ Steel Production
  • Efficiency and Quality Control


Outbound Logistics

  • Distribution
  • Warehousing and Storage

 

Customer Integration

    • Demand Forecasting
    • Customization

 

Effective supply chain management in the steel industry requires balancing global supply and demand, managing logistics, optimizing production, and mitigating environmental impact. Companies that can streamline their supply chains while maintaining cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability will be better positioned to compete in a global marketplace.

Effective management of these documents ensures the smooth import of steel products, compliance with customs regulations, and the avoidance of costly delays or penalties. We work closely with customs brokers, logistics partners, and regulatory agencies to ensure that all required paperwork is accurate and complete.

Storage and delivery of steel are essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of the material. Proper storage minimizes the risk of damage from corrosion, deformation, or contamination, while careful planning and execution of delivery ensure that steel products reach their destination on time and in good condition. Steel companies must use best practices in handling, packaging, and logistics to meet customer demands and minimize costs.

"We handle,
you succeed"

Our products

Slabs

Large, rectangular steel ingots used as intermediate material for producing sheet and plate products.

Billets

Square or rectangular steel bars used as raw material for manufacturing long products like wire rods and rebars.

Blooms

Large, square cross-section steel intermediate products primarily used for creating structural and railway sections.

Merchant Bars & Profile

Versatile steel bars with various cross-sectional shapes used in construction, manufacturing, and general engineering.

Structural Sections

Specific geometric shapes designed to provide strength and support in building and infrastructure projects.

Reinforcing Bars

Ribbed steel bars used to strengthen and reinforce concrete structures, providing tensile strength and stability.

Wire Rods

Long, coiled steel products with a circular cross-section, used as raw material for manufacturing wires, cables, fasteners, and other industrial components.

Heavy Plates

Thick, flat steel used in heavy-duty applications like shipbuilding, bridges, and industrial machinery.

Hot Rolled Coils

Continuous, thick steel produced at high temperatures, used in manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries.

Cold Rolled Full Hard Coils

Thin, highly compressed steel coils processed at room temperature for precise dimensions and smooth surface finish.

Cold Rolled Coils

Flat steel products processed at room temperature, offering superior surface quality and tighter tolerances.

Hot Dip Galvanised Coils

Steel coils coated with a protective zinc layer through immersion, providing excellent corrosion resistance for outdoor and industrial applications.

Aluzinc Coils

Steel coils coated with an aluminum-zinc alloy, offering superior corrosion resistance and enhanced durability for architectural and industrial applications.

Electrolytic Galvanised Coils

Steel coils coated with zinc through an electrolytic process, providing a thin, uniform protective layer that offers corrosion resistance and improved surface quality for various industrial applications.

Color Coated Coils

Steel coils pre-coated with color paint or protective layers, providing aesthetic appeal and additional protection for construction and manufacturing uses.
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Merkator Group

since 2016 | porto, portugal

Merkator Group is a privately held company established in 2016 in Porto, Portugal. We are a modern independent corporation, with business transactions being carried globally. Merkator was founded to mimic the merchants past with modern tools, with steel trading background and vast worldwide network we are focus on providing an effective set of services for our clients success. We are building a strong reputation in buying and selling commodities. Merkator is the bridge between producers and users through the world.

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