Bitumen Supplier in Paraguay: Grades, Specs and Delivery
Pro-Road Global supplies penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement for Paraguay. PEN 60/70 is delivered to Villeta, near Asunción, in 28 days.
Pro-Road manufactures PEN 60/70 with a full technical datasheet and supplies CA 50/70 for Paraguay’s tenders. It ships as a solid, in big bags of 1000 to 1300 kg. This page covers three things for buyers in Paraguay:
- The grade table and delivery details for Villeta.
- How the big bags are melted.
- The documentation Paraguay projects ask for.
Product range
Which penetration grades are available in Paraguay?
Pro-Road supplies PEN 60/70 penetration-grade bitumen for Paraguay, described in full on our bitumen and asphalt cement page. The grade ships solid and is melted on site before use.
Grade codes that link through open that grade’s datasheet.
| Grade | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PEN 60/70 | Penetration-grade bitumen, medium | General hot-mix paving, the most widely used grade |
| CA 50/70 | Penetration-grade bitumen | Paraguay’s tender specifications for hot-mix paving |
Paraguay’s MOPC references AASHTO M20 for the CA 50/70 grade in its tender specifications, also written CAP 50/70. Pro-Road supplies CA 50/70 for Paraguay’s tenders.
Delivery
How does delivery to Paraguay work?
Delivery works by container sailings to Villeta, near Asunción. Sea transit takes 28 days.
Paraguay is landlocked and reached by the Paraná-Paraguay Hidrovía.
Your quote confirms the sailing schedule and door-to-site timing for your order. Penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement ship in big bags of 1000 to 1300 kg, or in drums.
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Melting
How do you melt bitumen from big bags?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Bags are charged whole, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels solid binder. Heat is applied indirectly, so the binder is not scorched at the wall. Local overheating is what damages a binder, and controlled heating is what avoids it. The melted binder is then drawn off to the distributor or the plant.
Handling on site follows a few fixed steps:
- A big bag holds 1000 to 1300 kg and is lifted by its four lifting loops.
- A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader handles it, with lifting capacity for 1.3 tonnes.
- Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
- No special decanting equipment is needed to move a bag from the container to the melter.
Pro-Road’s ASMELT bitumen melter and decanter is built for this kind of big-bag melting.
If you already run a melting unit, the big-bag format loads straight into it.
Applications
Which penetration grade suits Paraguay’s climate?
PEN 60/70 is the medium grade that suits Paraguay’s climate. Long, hot summers and a milder, drier winter call for it in general hot-mix paving. Pro-Road also supplies CA 50/70 for Paraguay’s tenders. The country’s level, low-lying terrain removes the high-altitude thermal-cycling considerations that affect Andean markets. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
Paraguay’s Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones (MOPC) runs the national road network. Its paving programme is moving on several fronts:
- MOPC’s Plan Central 3 is paving 85 km of road across five cities in Central and Presidente Hayes departments.
- The PY22 Concepción access rehabilitation, financed by CAF, covers more than 37 km of road.
- MOPC has opened bidding for asphalt paving in Alto Paraná, Itapúa and Caazapá.
Pro-Road ships PEN 60/70 to Villeta as part of that same import market.
Why Pro-Road
Why buy bitumen for Paraguay from Pro-Road Global?
You should buy from Pro-Road Global because it controls quality, price and logistics from plant to port:
Documentation
What documentation ships with the container?
Each shipment carries the technical datasheet for the grade supplied. It also includes the commercial invoice, the packing list and the bill of lading. Every batch traces back to our own plants.
Datasheets are on our datasheets page. Ask for the datasheet of any grade with your quote request.
Commercial terms
What commercial terms does Pro-Road offer?
Pro-Road’s commercial terms cover incoterms, payment and third-party inspection.
- Incoterms. Pro-Road supplies Paraguay on CIF or CFR terms to Villeta. Your quote states the incoterm, freight and delivery window.
- Payment. Standard payment is in advance. Qualifying buyers can request 50% in advance and 50% against the bill of lading. Approval depends on the company profile and credit record.
- Third-party inspection. Pro-Road accepts third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or a similar body at your request. The inspection is quoted and billed separately.
FAQ
What do buyers ask most about bitumen supply to Paraguay?
Buyers most often ask about big-bag handling, storage, melting and order size.
How are big bags lifted and handled on site?
Big bags hold 1000 to 1300 kg and are lifted by their four lifting loops. A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader handles the bag. Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
Can big bags be stored outdoors, and for how long?
Yes. Big bags are stored on level, drained ground, kept off the surface on pallets or dunnage. Solid bitumen stays stable in storage. Covering the bags protects the fabric from prolonged sun and rain.
How do we melt the bitumen?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Heat is applied indirectly, so the binder is not scorched at the wall or overheated locally. No cutting or shovelling is needed, since the bag is charged whole.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Which penetration grade suits Paraguay’s climate?
PEN 60/70, the medium grade, suits Paraguay’s hot, long summers and general hot-mix paving. Pro-Road also supplies CA 50/70 for Paraguay’s tenders. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
What documentation ships with the container?
Each shipment carries the technical datasheet for the grade supplied. It also includes the commercial invoice, the packing list and the bill of lading. Datasheets are on our datasheets page.
How long does delivery to Paraguay take?
Sea transit takes 28 days. Your quote confirms the schedule and door-to-site timing.
Can we appoint our own inspector?
Yes. Pro-Road accepts third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or a similar body at your request. The inspection is quoted and billed separately.
Do you supply cold mix asphalt?
Yes. Pro-Road produces cold mix for patching and road maintenance. Supply is in container volumes for contractors and municipalities. State your volume and destination port in your request.
Ready to order bitumen for Paraguay?
Tell us your grades, quantities and delivery timeline through our contact page or email info@proroadglobal.com. Pro-Road Global will respond with availability and freight for Villeta.
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