Can you supply forgings to ASML or Dutch semiconductor equipment supply chain companies?
Yes. We supply precision forged blanks in 42CrMo4 and SS 316L (non-magnetic, ≤0.1% ferrite per EN 10088-3) for Dutch precision engineering and semiconductor equipment supply chain companies in the Eindhoven region. EN 10204 3.1 material certification, CMM first-article inspection (dimensional report to ±5 µm), and surface roughness measurement (Ra). We don't supply directly to ASML (who require top-tier supply chain qualification) but supply to their Tier 2 and Tier 3 precision machining suppliers.
What port do you use for Netherlands exports?
Rotterdam (NLRTM) — Europe's largest port — is our standard Netherlands port. It's also the fastest EU ocean route from India: Mundra → Rotterdam via Suez Canal: 14–18 days. Road Rotterdam → Amsterdam: 75 km, 1 hour. Rotterdam → Eindhoven: 90 km, 1 hour. Rotterdam → Utrecht: 70 km, 50 minutes. For Rhine-corridor distribution (Cologne, Duisburg, Basel), Rhine barge from Rotterdam's river terminals is available. Air freight to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): 2–3 days from Ahmedabad.
What is the EU import duty on Indian forgings entering through Rotterdam?
Under the EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), Indian forging exports to the Netherlands (EU) qualify for 0% import duty with a EUR.1 certificate of origin. Shivam Forge provides EUR.1 certificates as standard. Without GSP, the EU MFN tariff on HS 7326.19 (steel forgings) is 2.7%. We declare the correct EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) code on all commercial invoices. Your Dutch customs broker (douane-agent) files the T1 or IM4 customs entry using our document set.
Can you supply stainless forgings for Shell Pernis or chemical plant supply chains?
Yes. Duplex 2205 (EN 1.4462), SS 316L (EN 1.4404), and alloy steel pressure vessel forgings for Shell Pernis, LyondellBasell Rotterdam, ExxonMobil Botlek, and other Rotterdam-area refinery and chemical plant supply chains are within our product range. EN 10204 3.1, EN 10228 NDE (UT/PT), PED 2014/68/EU documentation. CIF Rotterdam — industrial zone delivery is routine.
Do you supply heavy forgings for Tata Steel IJmuiden rolling mill?
Yes. Heavy open-die forgings (50–500 kg) for rolling mill equipment — work roll blanks, pinion shaft forgings, and coupling disc forgings — in 42CrMo4, C45, and 34CrNiMo6 are in our product range. EN 10204 3.1, 100% UT per EN 10228-3. CIF Rotterdam with delivery to IJmuiden industrial area (north of Amsterdam, via A10 or A22): 75 km from Rotterdam port, 1 hour.
Can you supply marine forgings for Damen Shipyards?
Yes. Propeller shaft forgings, rudder stock forgings, and thruster housing components for Damen Shipyards Tier 2 supply chain are within our capability. Bureau Veritas, DNV GL, and Lloyd's Register witness inspection at our Rajkot facility can be arranged. EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 (Class-countersigned) material certificates. CIF Rotterdam. Classification society survey fee is additional and invoiced at cost.
What is the lead time for Netherlands delivery?
Production: 3–8 weeks. Ocean Mundra → Rotterdam: 14–18 days (fastest EU route). Dutch customs clearance by your douane-agent: 1–2 days. Road delivery to Dutch factory: same day. Total: 6–11 weeks first order. Air freight first-article to Amsterdam Schiphol: production + 2–3 days. Buffer stock for repeat orders: 14–18 days ocean transit only.
Do you supply food-grade stainless forgings for Heineken or food equipment supply chains?
Yes. SS 316L (EN 1.4404) forgings with food-grade surface finish — Ra ≤0.8 µm mechanically polished, or Ra ≤0.4 µm electropolished (EP, via sub-contractor) — for Heineken, Friesland Campina, FrieslandCampina, and Dutch food processing equipment OEM supply chains. 3-A Sanitary Standards material compliance (SS 316L = 3-A acceptable material for direct food contact). EN 10204 3.1 with actual OES chemistry confirming low carbon (≤0.03% C for 316L) and controlled Mo content.
Can you supply forgings in EUR to Dutch buyers?
Yes — all Dutch market quotations are in EUR. SWIFT wire transfer from Dutch banks (ING Bank, ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Triodos) or Letter of Credit accepted. EUR invoicing eliminates FX risk for Dutch buyers. Quotes valid 30 days. For long-term supply agreements (12+ months), we can offer EUR-fixed pricing for the programme duration on request.
Do you supply to DAF Trucks or Dutch commercial vehicle supply chains?
Yes. Precision automotive and commercial vehicle forgings in 42CrMo4, C45E, and 34CrNiMo6 for DAF Trucks (Paccar) and Dutch commercial vehicle Tier 2 supply chain companies are within our standard capability. PPAP Level 3 / ISIR documentation. EN 10204 3.1 material certification. CMM dimensional inspection. CIF Rotterdam, road to Eindhoven (DAF headquarters): 90 km, 1 hour.
Can Indian forgings compete with German or Belgian domestic suppliers for Dutch buyers?
Yes — and this is the competitive case. German domestic forging suppliers quote 30–40% more than Shivam Forge. Belgian (Forges de Nimy) or Czech suppliers are 15–20% more. CIF Rotterdam from India adds 14–18 days transit — manageable with buffer stock. Dutch buyers gain: 30–40% cost reduction, consistent EN 10204 3.1 quality, CIF Rotterdam pricing in EUR, and a dedicated export relationship. Many Dutch Tier 2 manufacturers run India-sourced components alongside domestic supply for standard programmes.
