Romania and Eastern Europe are a large market for lump charcoal in the grilling season and in retail. Romania’s main seaport is Constanța on the Black Sea, from where goods move inland to Bucharest and other cities. This guide explains how to order from Selim Charcoal.
- Sea freight goes to Constanța; inland transport after the port is arranged by the importer.
- 3 and 5 kg paper bags suit supermarkets, 20 kg sacks suit wholesale.
- You can split an order across several packing types or orders.
- Larger orders with more containers often lower the freight cost per container.
- Usual payment: 50% advance and 50% against documents.
Why Constanța?
Bucharest is an inland city with no seaport, so containers arrive at the port of Constanța on the Black Sea and then move by road or rail to the warehouse. We quote freight delivered to Constanța, and inland transport after the port is arranged by the importer. The same approach applies to other ports in the region, depending on the buyer’s country.
Packing and loads
| Packing | 40ft load | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 20 kg sacks | about 18 t | Wholesale and restaurants |
| 3 and 5 kg paper bags | about 20 t | Supermarkets and retail |
Available grades: citrus, casuarina and mixed hardwood charcoal. You can combine packing types in one order, for example some containers in sacks and others in paper bags.
Multi-container orders and payment
Many importers in the region order several containers per season, and larger orders often lower the freight per container. We issue a proforma invoice listing each container and packing type; usual payment is 50% advance and 50% against documents. Details in our ordering and shipping guide.
Ordering steps
- Choose grades and packingAnd the number of containers per type.
- Name the portConstanța or another port in the region.
- Receive the proformaPrices, freight and payment.
- Loading and shipmentOn the agreed schedule.
Importing into Romania or Eastern Europe?
Send us the grades, number of containers and port, and we will reply with a quotation.
FAQ
Can you ship directly to Bucharest?
Sea freight arrives at Constanța; inland transport to Bucharest is arranged by the importer.
Can I split an order across packing types?
Yes, for example 20 kg sack containers and paper bag containers in the same order.
Does freight get cheaper with more containers?
Often yes, and it is confirmed at the time of order.
