According to forecasts from the World Steel Association and several industry organizations, global steel demand will maintain moderate growth in 2025, with the Middle East construction market, Southeast Asian manufacturing, and South American energy infrastructure being the three main driving forces. As a professional steel trading company, our company has adjusted its inventory strategy accordingly, maintaining regular stock of galvanized coils, color-coated coils, cold-rolled stainless steel sheets, and aluminum coils at Qingdao Port and Tianjin Port to shorten delivery cycles for overseas customers.

Regional Demand Highlights:

Middle East: Large-scale infrastructure and photovoltaic projects drive demand for high-quality galvanized coils and color-coated aluminum sheets, requiring PVDF co

For steel export companies, sea freight rust prevention and packaging are key factors affecting customer satisfaction. In response to recent frequent customer inquiries regarding "white rust on galvanized sheets during long-haul sea freight," "scratches on pre-coated sheets," and "edge corrosion on carbon steel coils," our technical team has compiled a practical protection guide for overseas buyers.

I. Galvanized and Pre-coated Products: Moisture and Scratch Prevention are Key

Moisture Prevention: Each coil is first wrapped with vapor phase rust inhibitor paper, then covered with VCI rust inhibitor film, and finally packed into a fumigated wooden crate or iron frame pallet. If the humidity inside the hold is high, it is recommended to place a desiccant.

Scratch Prevention Measures: Plastic protective rings or metal side guards

"Many steel trading companies are enthusiastic when quoting prices, but then ignore us after delivery. We want to change that." Recently, our company held a small internal press conference to officially announce the "Nine Customer Service Principles" to all employees and major customer representatives. This document organizes previously scattered verbal promises across different orders into enforceable, traceable, and accountable written standards, and promises that all new contracts signed from this date will automatically include these service terms.

The core contents of the "Nine Principles" are as follows:

1. Timely Quotation Response: For inquiries made on weekdays, a preliminary quotation will be provided within 4 hours; for complex customized needs, technical feedback and delivery time estimates will be provided within 12 hours.

2. Transparent Material Documentation: Sample historical warranty certificates for similar products will be provided before signing the contract, all