Independent verification of cargo quantity and quality to ensure contractual compliance, loss prevention, and commercial transparency.
Quantity and quality inspections are conducted to determine whether cargo delivered, loaded, or discharged complies with contractual specifications, declared quantities, and applicable standards.
Quantity inspection involves verification of cargo weight, count, volume, or measurement during loading, discharge, or storage operations.
Surveyors verify quantities using approved methods such as draft surveys, weighbridge records, tally counts, volumetric measurements, or tank soundings, depending on cargo type.
Quality inspection is performed to assess whether cargo meets agreed specifications, grade, condition, and industry standards at the time of inspection.
Inspections may include visual examination, sampling, laboratory testing, and comparison against contractual or regulatory requirements.
Tally counts, weighing, draft surveys, volumetric measurements, and reconciliation of shipping documents.
Representative sampling in accordance with industry standards for laboratory analysis and quality assessment.
Clear, factual inspection reports supported by observations, measurements, photographs, and test results.
Independent quantity and quality inspection provides objective evidence to support payment settlements, claims handling, and dispute resolution.