Frequently Asked Questions

The most common questions about supply, orders, payment, logistics and quality.

Company & Identity

Is Arsam a producer or a trader?

Arsam is not a producer; we are a multi-source supply and trading company. We buy and sell — and we also hold stock in our warehouses near customs. This lets us match the right supplier with the right buyer and deliver fast, with full documentation (COA + MTC). We work fast, agile and honestly.

Where are your offices?

Our head office is in Istanbul and our regional office is in Dubai.

Which markets do you serve?

We supply international industrial buyers, primarily across Türkiye, Europe and the MENA region.

Supply & Sourcing

Where do you source your products?

We source from a multi-source international supplier network; we are not tied to a single country or producer.

Do you hold stock?

We supply on demand and can provide fast access via bonded warehouse for some items. Our asset-light model keeps us flexible and competitive.

Can I become a supplier?

Yes. If you are a producer or supplier, you can join our buyer network by filling in the form on our Become a Supplier page.

Orders & MOQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard is FCL ~20 MT. LCL and pilot-lot requests are evaluated per product.

Do you provide samples?

Sample requests are evaluated by product and quantity; you can start with a pilot lot and scale to volume.

How fast do you respond to orders?

We aim to respond to RFQs quickly, usually within a few hours, with pricing and delivery options.

Payment & Delivery

Which payment methods do you accept?

T/T (bank transfer), letter of credit (L/C) and other agreed methods. Terms are negotiated per order.

Which Incoterms do you work with?

We work with FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP, EXW and DDP.

What are your delivery times?

Sea freight CIF is typically 28-35 days, 24-48 hours from bonded warehouse, and around 3-5 days to the MENA region.

Logistics

Can I track my shipment?

Yes; you receive regular updates on shipment status and documents throughout the order process.

Do you offer bonded warehouse service?

For selected items, a fast-delivery option via bonded warehouse can be offered.

Quality & Documents

Which documents do you provide?

Every batch comes with COA (EN 10204 3.1), MTC and a radiation certificate; for European shipments, EUR.1 / A.TR movement certificates on request.

What happens if a product is out of specification?

A retest, return or replacement procedure is applied; our quality commitment covers the entire batch.

Is independent inspection possible?

Yes; on request, pre-shipment inspection can be arranged by bodies such as SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek.

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