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About Gulfhawk Group

Who We Are

Gulfhawk Group is a North American commodity trading company incorporated in Delaware, serving as part of the trusted Gulfhawk family of companies. We specialize in bridging global suppliers to Caribbean markets, offering a personalized alternative to giant trading houses.

Our mission is simple: make global commodity sourcing accessible, affordable, and efficient for Caribbean businesses of all sizes.

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🌐 Global Sourcing

Direct relationships across Asia, Americas, and Europe

📏 Right-Sized Orders

Competitive pricing on containerized loads for the Caribbean region

📦 Mixed Containers

Multiple products, one consolidated shipment

🚛 Logistics Integrated

Sister company handles all shipping seamlessly

🏝️ Caribbean Focus

20+ ports covered with regional expertise

💳 Payment Flexibility

LCs, escrow, and payment terms available.

Our Commodities

We trade standardized, containerized commodities for Caribbean importers—spec-locked orders, right-sized containers (including mixed loads where practical), and compliance-first documentation.

Core Commodities

Base Oils & Transformer Oil Core

  • Transformer oil (IEC 60296) — inhibited/uninhibited; naphthenic/paraffinic
  • Group I/II base oils (e.g., SN150, SN500), bright stock (by lane)
  • Packaging: 208 L drums or 1000 L IBCs; sealed, nitrogen-blanketed

Sources: US Gulf Coast, Europe, Asia

Industries: Utilities, Transformer Service Shops, Lube Blenders, Power Generation

COA (BDV, moisture, TAN, tan δ) with each lot; SDS and PCB-free declaration provided.

Water Treatment & Industrial Chemicals Core

  • Caustic soda flakes 98–99%, soda ash dense, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride
  • PAC/alum coagulants; activated carbon (iodine 900–1100 mg/g)
  • Pool/water: TCCA 90% tablets/granules, cyanuric acid, sodium hypochlorite (IBCs)

Sources: USA, Mexico, Europe, Asia

Industries: Municipal Water, Beverage, Hospitality, Laundries, Manufacturing

UN-rated packs where required; SDS and analysis certificates; DG segregation observed.

Ferrous Longs & Plate Core

  • Rebar (ASTM A615/A706), wire rod (ASTM A510), merchant bar, angles, channels
  • Carbon plate/sheet (ASTM A36/A572), galvanized coil/sheet (ASTM A653)

Sources: Americas, Europe, Asia

Industries: Construction, Fabrication, Distributors

Export-bundled; heat/lot traceability; MTCs per EN 10204 available.

Stainless & Aluminum Semis Core

  • Stainless 304/316 sheet & plate (2B/No.4), pipe & fittings (Sch 10/40), bar
  • Aluminum 5052/5083 plate; 6061/6063 extrusions; sheet per ASTM B209/B221

Sources: USA, Korea, Taiwan, India, EU, China

Industries: Marine, Food & Beverage, Fabrication, Hospitality Maintenance

ASTM A240/A312; protective film and cut-to-length on request; MTCs available.

Polymers (Prime, Off‑Grade & Recycled) Core

  • HDPE, LDPE/LLDPE, PP homo/co‑poly, PET bottle grade, PVC, PS (GPPS/HIPS)
  • Repro pellets/regrinds to target MFI/IV ranges

Sources: USA, Latin America, Middle East/Asia, EU

Industries: Packaging, Manufacturing

Pack: 25 kg bags or 1 MT big bags; QC: melt‑flow/IV, ash, moisture.

Cementitious & Asphalt Materials Core

  • Portland cement (ASTM C150 I/II), masonry cement (ASTM C91), white cement
  • SCMs: fly ash (ASTM C618), GGBFS (ASTM C989), silica fume; bitumen 60/70, 80/100

Sources: Americas, Europe, Asia

Industries: Construction, Contractors, Infrastructure

Palletized/bagged loads; factory COAs; pre‑shipment inspection on request.

Paper & Packaging Inputs Core

  • Sack kraft, kraft linerboard, corrugating medium (basis‑weight specs)
  • Recovered paper (OCC 11/12 and selected ISRI grades for mills)

Sources: USA, Latin America, Europe

Industries: Packaging, Converters, Distributors

Supplied in mill reels or bales; moisture and bale‑tie verification.

Wood & Panels (Construction Grades) Core

  • Plywood (PS 1/PS 2), OSB, softwood lumber (No.2 & Btr); treated options by lane

Sources: Americas, Europe, Asia

Industries: Construction, Contractors, Distributors

Export crating; ISPM‑15; fumigation certificates as required.

Food & Agricultural Commodities Core

  • Dairy powders: SMP/NFDM, WMP, whey powder, WPC 34/80 (ADPI/Codex)
  • Edible oils: RBD soybean/canola/sunflower; palm olein (CP8/CP10)
  • Staples: sugar (ICUMSA 45/150/600+), rice (5–25% broken), pulses, wheat flour, salt

Sources: USA, EU/NZ (dairy), Latin America, Asia

Industries: Food Processors, Foodservice Distributors, Bakeries, Beverage

Food ships separate from industrial/DG cargo in food‑grade containers; HACCP/ISO 22000 suppliers; health/vet certs and COAs provided.

Additional Items (on request)

Non‑Ferrous Scrap & Secondaries

  • Copper (ISRI Birch/Cliff, Berry/Candy), brass Honey; aluminum UBC, Taint/Tabor, Zorba
  • Secondaries/off‑spec prime by grade

Sources: USA, Asia, Europe

Industries: Recycling, Foundries, Manufacturing

ISRI specs; Basel compliance/permits where applicable; PSI and radiation testing available.

Industrial Gases (Packaged)

  • Argon, CO₂, nitrogen, oxygen; select specialty mixes
  • Palletized cylinders, dewars, microbulk, or ISO tanks (by lane)

Sources: US Gulf Coast, Europe, Asia

Industries: Fabrication, Shipyards, Manufacturing

Full HAZMAT documentation; cylinder return/deposit or sale‑only confirmed per lane.

Recycling & Circular Economy Inputs

  • Plastic resins (recycled), paper products (recycled content), glass cullet
  • Rubber materials (crumb, sheets)

Sources: Global recycling networks

Industries: Manufacturing, Packaging

Supplier certifications and material specs provided; permits arranged as required.

Marine Lubricants & Additives (Packaged)

  • Marine lubricants and fuel additives (drums/IBCs)

Sources: USA, Europe, Asia

Industries: Marine, Ports & Harbors, Offshore Services

No marine fuel/diesel/bunkers traded.

Special Procurement Requests (Case‑by‑Case)

  • Container‑suitable equipment with clear specs (e.g., small machinery, golf carts)
  • Supplier verification, warranty/service terms, spare parts planning

Sources: USA, Europe, Asia (verified suppliers)

Industries: Distributors, Hospitality/Resorts, Property Managers, Industrial Parks

Feasibility subject to compliance checks and permits; may require escrow/deposit and longer lead times.
Lots are typically 1×20’ or 1×40’ FCL. We trade to recognized specifications (IEC/ASTM/ADPI/ICUMSA/ISRI, etc.). All shipments include required documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, BL, COO; plus MTCs/COAs/SDS/PSI/fumigation/phytosanitary when applicable). We do not trade branded consumer goods, perishable foods, crude/bunker fuels, or bulk ores.

Industries We Serve

Oil & Gas Services

  • Rotating equipment maintenance
  • Fabrication shops
  • Refineries

Hospitality & Tourism

  • Hotels & resorts
  • Restaurant chains
  • Cruise ship suppliers

Manufacturing & Industry

  • Food & beverage production
  • Light manufacturing
  • Assembly operations

Construction & Infrastructure

  • Contractors
  • Government projects
  • Private developments

Marine & Shipping

  • Shipyards
  • Fishing fleets
  • Port operations

Utilities & Energy

  • Power generation
  • Water treatment
  • Renewable energy

How We Work

1

Consultation

Understand your needs and volumes

2

Global Sourcing

Leverage our worldwide network

3

Consolidation

Combine orders to meet MOQs

4

Quality Control

Inspect and verify all products

5

Documentation

Handle all import paperwork

6

Logistics

Manage shipping via Gulfhawk Logistics

7

Tracking

Real-time shipment monitoring

8

Customs Clearance

Navigate Caribbean import regulations

9

Delivery

Final delivery to your location

Specialized Services

Metal Trading Support

  • Pre-purchase inspection services
  • Quality certification & lab testing coordination
  • Radiation testing for scrap metals
  • Container loading supervision
  • Weightbridge verification

Container Consolidation

  • Mix different metal grades in one shipment
  • Combine virgin metals with other commodities
  • LCL consolidation for smaller orders
  • Weekly consolidation from major Asian ports

Compliance & Documentation

  • Basel Convention compliance for scrap
  • Pre-shipment inspection certificates
  • Mill test certificates for virgin metals
  • Country-specific import permits
  • Fumigation & phytosanitary certificates

Trade Finance Solutions

  • Escrow services for new suppliers
  • Payment term negotiations
  • Currency hedging options
  • Small-scale LC assistance

Why Caribbean Businesses Choose Gulfhawk

The MOQ Problem

"Mills want 200 tons. You need 1 container. We will fill your order at a competitive price."

The Variety Problem

"Need 5 different products? One supplier, one invoice."

The Payment Problem

"LCs, escrow, and payment terms available."

The Currency Problem

"We absorb the currency spread when paying non-USD suppliers."

The Logistics Problem

"Complex shipping? Our sister company handles everything."

The Time Problem

"Urgent need? Our US base means faster response."

Resources

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"Importing Commodities to the Caribbean"

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Ready to solve your commodity sourcing challenges? Let's discuss how we can help your Caribbean business access global markets efficiently.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +1 (888) 270-8740