Cargo Inspection
Quantity and condition surveys at load and discharge — independent assurance that what ships is what arrives.
What is cargo inspection?
Cargo inspection reduces risk exposure through independent quality and quantity assurance before and during shipment. Arotec Quality inspects cargo during custody transfer, warehouse operations and transportation against recognised industry standards — verifying order accuracy, packing, marking, documentation and loading before goods leave the supplier and again on arrival.
Independent surveys protect business reputation and profitability: confirming shipment accuracy, packaging integrity and on-time delivery lowers return costs and disputes. Our reports document product quality, packaging, labelling, documentation and loading procedures, giving trading parties a recognised record of cargo quantity and quality at each critical stage.
Experienced surveyors operate at European ports and storage locations, using industry-accepted sampling and measurement techniques and working with accredited laboratories. Inspection and analysis certificates comply with applicable standards such as ASTM, ASME, API, ISO and EN — assuring all parties of cargo condition during transport, custody transfer and storage.
Surveyed from source to discharge
At source
Quantity and quality inspection, sampling, sealing and document collection at the supplier.
Loading & departure
Container and vessel loading supervision, tally, lashing and securing before departure.
Transit & custody transfer
Verification during transport, custody transfer and storage operations.
Discharge & out-turn
Discharge supervision, out-turn survey, tally and damage or loss inspection on arrival.
What cargo inspection covers
Independent measurement and verification at every critical point of the shipment.
Where cargo inspection is applied
Need independent cargo inspection?
Talk to Arotec Quality about quantity and condition surveys for your shipments.