Do you import flat glass into the Gulf by full containers? Noxem Group delivers float, laminated, Low-E, reflective glass and mirrors to Jebel Ali, Jeddah and Dammam, at factory prices. Here is what importers need to know before ordering.
Which glass for Gulf projects?
In the Gulf, towers, hotels, malls and villas call for glass that handles intense sun and heat. Four families cover most projects, and they can all be loaded in the same container.
- Clear float 4 to 12 mm: aluminium joinery, shopfronts, interiors.
- Laminated 44.2 and 55.2: balustrades, facades, safety glazing.
- Low-E and reflective glass: solar control, to keep buildings cool and cut air-conditioning loads.
- Mirrors 4 mm: bathrooms, hotels, interior design.
Jebel Ali, Jeddah or Dammam: which port?
Jebel Ali in Dubai is the main gateway for the UAE and a hub for re-export across the region. Jeddah serves the west of Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea coast, while Dammam is the gateway to the Eastern Province and Riyadh. We also deliver to Khalifa (Abu Dhabi), Hamad (Doha), Kuwait, Sohar and Salalah, at CIF prices: ocean freight and insurance to the port are included.
How many m² of glass fit in a container?
A glass container is limited by weight, not by space: glass weighs 2.5 kg per m² and per millimetre of thickness. Here are indicative quantities for a 20 ft container loaded with about 24 tonnes:
| Glass | Weight per m² | Indicative area in a 20′ |
|---|---|---|
| Float 4 mm | 10 kg | ≈ 2 400 m² |
| Float 6 mm | 15 kg | ≈ 1 600 m² |
| Float 8 mm | 20 kg | ≈ 1 200 m² |
| Float 10 mm | 25 kg | ≈ 960 m² |
| Laminated 44.2 | ≈ 21 kg | ≈ 1 100 m² |
| Laminated 55.2 | ≈ 26 kg | ≈ 900 m² |
Indicative values: we confirm the exact quantity with your quote. A container can be mixed, with several thicknesses and references.
Documents for your customs clearance
With every container, you receive the export documents for your clearing agent: commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading (B/L). If your agent needs an additional document, tell us before shipment.
How to order
- Build your container online or send us your list: references, thicknesses, sizes and quantities.
- Tell us your port: Jebel Ali, Jeddah, Dammam or another Gulf port.
- Receive your factory CIF price within 24 hours.
- Once confirmed, your crates are prepared and loaded, then the container ships.
- Your clearing agent collects the container at the port with the documents.
Your CIF price for Jebel Ali, Jeddah or Dammam
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