Our Services
Cargo Inspection.
Independent quantity, quality, and condition surveys for bulk and break-bulk cargo movements.
Cargo Inspection protects buyers, sellers, traders and insurers from disputes by providing impartial, court-defensible evidence of the quantity, quality and condition of goods at every transfer point. We attend loading and discharge operations at ports, terminals, tank farms and warehouses across Europe — sampling, gauging, draught surveying and sealing in line with international trade standards.
Capabilities
What's included.
Quantity Determination
Tank gauging, draught surveys, weighbridge supervision and flow-meter verification with calibrated equipment.
Quality Sampling
Representative sampling per ISO 5555, ASTM D4057, ISO 3170/3171 — sealed and dispatched to accredited labs.
Condition Surveys
Pre-loading hold and tank cleanliness inspections, on/off-hire surveys, hatch sealing and tally counts.
Damage Investigation
Loss adjusting support — origin, extent and root cause analysis, with photo documentation for insurance claims.
How we work
Our process.
Nomination
Receive vessel/cargo nomination, charter party clauses and sampling instructions.
Attendance
Surveyor attends load or discharge port; performs gauging, sampling and witness of operations.
Lab Analysis
Sealed samples dispatched to ISO 17025 accredited lab for testing per the specification.
Final Report
Quantity certificate, quality certificate and time log issued — typically within 5 working days of completion.
Deliverables
- Quantity certificate (B/L vs. shore)
- Sampling and quality certificate
- Time log / Statement of Facts
- Photo documentation and seal records
Standards & Codes
Industries served
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