CCS A Shipbuilding Steel Plate loaded for shipment to Haiphong, Vietnam
Customer Background Introduction
Customer: Haiphong, Vietnam
Product: CCS A Grade Shipbuilding Steel Plate
Specifications: Thickness 8-25mm × Width 2000mm × Length 8000-12000mm
Quantity: 320 metric tons
Delivery: Shanghai to Haiphong Port, 10 days transit
First Order Date: March 2025
Current Status: Successful delivery, customer satisfaction confirmed, repeat orders placed
The difficulties encountered during the procurement CCS A Steel Plate process
Our Vietnamese customer, a growing shipyard in Haiphong specializing in coastal vessels and workboats, faced a common challenge in the region:
Finding a reliable supplier of CCS-certified ship plates with complete documentation for smooth import and class approval.
The shipyard had experienced issues with previous suppliers:
Delayed deliveries disrupting their production schedule
Incomplete MTC documentation causing customs clearance delays
Inconsistent plate quality leading to welding problems
Difficulty communicating technical requirements across language barriers
They needed a partner who could provide consistent quality, reliable delivery, and complete class documentation – not just a one-time supplier.
Our Solution
We worked closely with the shipyard's procurement and technical teams to understand their specific requirements
Material Selection
We recommended CCS A Grade ship plates – the ideal choice for their hull construction needs. With yield strength of 235-280 MPa and excellent weldability, this grade perfectly matched their production requirements.
Documentation Support
Understanding Vietnam's import regulations, we provided:
Complete CCS-approved Mill Test Certificates (MTC) with every plate
Commercial documents aligned with Vietnamese customs requirements
Technical data sheets in both English and Vietnamese for their quality files.
Quality Assurance
Before shipment, we:
Conducted dimensional checks on all plates
Verified surface quality and flatness
Ensured proper marking with heat numbers and CCS stamps
Coordinated with their appointed third-party inspector for verification.
Logistics Coordination
We arranged:
Professional export packaging (waterproof + steel reinforcement)
Timely booking of direct vessel to Haiphong Port
Real-time shipment tracking updates
Advance document submission for customs preparation.
What the Customer's Production Manager Says
"Production managers notice things that procurement might miss. These CCS A plates were consistent – batch after batch, the mechanical properties stayed within a narrow range. That means our cutting parameters didn't need constant adjustment, and our welders could work without surprises.
The flatness was also excellent. When we laid the plates on the assembly jig, they sat flat – no need for extra flame straightening. That saved us hours of labor time.
We're building three coastal vessels with these plates now. The hull sections are going together smoothly, and the class surveyor has approved all our welds. That's exactly what we want from a material supplier.
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