Operations

Logistics & Supply

From Western Australian ports to global destinations — bulk vessel and container supply with flexible commercial terms, independent quality verification, and end-to-end export documentation.

Origin Infrastructure

Ports of Loading

Macrina Trading exports from Western Australian ports that provide established infrastructure for bulk mineral and commodity export to global destinations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Port of Fremantle

Primary Export Hub

Western Australia's principal commercial port, with direct access to major container shipping lines and established bulk mineral handling facilities.

Container and general cargo
Break-bulk capability
Established customs and inspection facilities

Port of Geraldton

Bulk Minerals

Western Australia's closest major port to key silica and mineral deposits in the mid-west. Specialised bulk handling infrastructure suited to mineral export programs.

Dedicated bulk mineral berths
Stockpile and storage facilities
High-volume loading capacity

Port Hedland

Large Bulk Operations

One of the world's largest bulk export ports, providing access to major bulk vessel berths for large-volume mineral and resource export programs.

High-capacity bulk vessel berths
Suited to panamax and capesize vessels
Major resource export gateway

Shipment Methods

Supply & Shipment Options

Macrina Trading structures shipments across multiple methods to align with buyer requirements, destination port capabilities, and commodity characteristics.

Bulk Vessel

Full vessel charter or part-vessel (co-loading) for large-volume mineral and commodity programs. Vessels typically range from handysize (20,000–40,000 DWT) to panamax (60,000–80,000 DWT).

Lowest cost per tonne for large volumes
Suited to continuous supply programs
Requires bulk-capable destination port

Containerised Bulk

Commodity loaded directly into 20ft or 40ft containers in bulk form. Suitable for mid-volume programs and destinations without bulk vessel infrastructure.

Access to all container-capable ports
Flexible volume scheduling
Suitable for trial and development programs

Bagged / Super-Sack

Product packaged in 1-tonne bulk bags (FIBC / super-sacks) loaded into containers. Suited to specialty grades or buyers requiring unit-load handling at destination.

Eliminates need for bulk handling at destination
Suitable for specialty and high-value grades
Precise quantity tracking per unit

Commercial Terms

Incoterms

Macrina Trading structures commercial terms to suit the procurement and logistics framework of each buyer. We operate under Incoterms 2020 as standard for all supply programs.

Incoterm	Full Name	Risk Transfer	Freight Responsibility	Insurance
FOB	Free on Board	When loaded on vessel at named port of loading	Buyer arranges freight from loading port	Buyer's responsibility
CFR	Cost and Freight	When loaded on vessel at port of loading	Seller pays freight to named destination port	Buyer's responsibility
CIF	Cost, Insurance & Freight	When loaded on vessel at port of loading	Seller pays freight to named destination port	Seller provides minimum insurance

The preferred Incoterm for any supply program is agreed during contract structuring and is reflected in the supply agreement, invoice, and all shipping documentation.

Quality Assurance

Quality Control Documentation

Every Macrina Trading shipment is supported by an independently verified quality documentation package. Quality assurance is not optional — it is integral to every supply program we structure.

Our quality documentation framework ensures that buyers receive verified confirmation of product specification compliance with every shipment — reducing processing risk and supporting their own quality management systems.

Per-Shipment Documentation

Independent Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Laboratory XRF / XRD analysis report
Particle size distribution (PSD) report
Moisture content certification
Quantity survey report (draft survey or weigh-bridge)
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate (where applicable)
Independent pre-shipment inspection report

Supply Chain

From Source to Destination

Source & Production

Mineral extraction and processing at Western Australian operations to agreed specification.

Quality Verification

Independent sampling and laboratory analysis prior to loading. CoA issued and approved.

Port & Loading

Transport to nominated Western Australian port. Vessel nomination, surveying, and loading supervision.

Documentation

Full documentation package issued: BL, CoA, CoO, invoice, and compliance certificates.

Delivery

Transit to destination port under agreed Incoterm. Arrival confirmation and program reporting.

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