Fertilizers

How Our DAP Fertilizer Is Loaded in Bulk

by Alzak Trading · November 4, 2026

Bulk carrier alongside the berth ready to load DAP fertilizer

Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) travels long distances, and its quality depends on how carefully it is handled before it ever leaves the port. At Alzak, we believe buyers should be able to see how their cargo is loaded. This is what a bulk loading operation looks like on the ground.

Alongside the berth

Loading begins with the vessel secured alongside the berth and the port equipment in position. A well-prepared berth is the starting point for a safe and efficient operation.

Granular DAP fertilizer being loaded into the vessel hold

Controlled loading into the hold

The cargo is conveyed into the vessel's hold in a controlled flow. Steady loading helps limit dust and product degradation, and it allows the cargo to be distributed evenly.

Crew member supervising the DAP cargo inside the hold

Supervised on board

Crew members inside the hold follow the loading closely and monitor how the cargo settles. Direct supervision means that any issue is noticed and corrected while the operation is still in progress.

Wide view of the clean, dry hold loaded with DAP

A clean, dry hold

For fertilizer, the condition of the hold matters as much as the product itself. A clean and dry hold protects the granules from moisture and contamination, and keeps the cargo in the condition our buyers expect.

Close-up of granular DAP fertilizer in the hold

Granular quality

DAP is supplied in granular form, which supports easy handling and application. When it is loaded and handled with care, the granules keep their structure all the way to destination.

Prepared for the European market

European importers need more than a good product. Alzak supports EU buyers with the documentation they require, including REACH documentation, cadmium analysis and the product data needed for their CBAM reporting. Details are available on request.

About the product

Granular Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) supplies two essential nutrients, nitrogen and phosphorus, with 18 ± 0.5% total nitrogen (N) and a minimum of 46% total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5). It is widely used in agricultural fertilizer programs, and its granular form supports easy handling, application and nutrient delivery to the soil.

Technical specifications

Total Nitrogen (N)18 ± 0.5%
Total P2O546% minimum
Citrate-Soluble P2O5 (Available)44.5 ± 0.5%
Water-Soluble P2O5 (Available)41 ± 0.5%
Moisture1.5% maximum
Hardness4 kg
pH (1 wt/wt %)7 to 8
Arsenic (As)14 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)12 ppm
Nickel (Ni)45 ppm
Chromium (Cr)180 ppm
Physical formGranular

The full specifications are available in our Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and on our Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) product page.

Why we show this

A reliable supplier is defined not only by product quality and pricing, but also by how the cargo is handled and loaded. We believe transparency builds trust that lasts beyond a single shipment.

We don't just trade commodities. We stay close to them until they leave.

From Dubai, Alzak supplies fertilizers, industrial minerals, cement, polymers and grains to buyers worldwide. To request a quotation for DAP, contact us at info@alzak.com.

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