Cargo & Logistics

Pre-Shipment Inspections

Pre-shipment inspections document cargo condition, quantity, packaging and other relevant observations before shipment within the agreed scope.

When to instruct

When you may need this.

Inspect cargo before shipment within the agreed scope.

Cargo needs independent observation before loading or shipment

Condition or packaging should be documented before movement

Quantity or identifying information needs a field record

A shipment requires practical attendance before dispatch

What it helps establish

  • Cargo condition before shipment
  • Quantity and identification observations
  • Packaging and marking observations
  • Relevant documents or records made available

What we may examine

  • Cargo units or packages
  • Packaging, marks and labels
  • Visible condition and quantity information
  • Documents and instructions made available

What we need from you

  • Cargo description
  • Inspection location and shipment timing
  • Scope of observation requested
  • Documents and contact person available before attendance

Assignment workflow

How the assignment works.

The process remains deliberately simple: understand the instruction, attend the field situation, document the facts and report findings.

  1. 01

    INSTRUCTION

    Confirm scope, location, urgency and access.

  2. 02

    MOBILIZE

    Match the assignment with appropriate attendance.

  3. 03

    OBSERVE

    Establish what is happening in the field.

  4. 04

    DOCUMENT

    Capture measurements, records, photographs and evidence where applicable.

  5. 05

    ASSESS

    Interpret condition, damage, quantity, risk or circumstances.

  6. 06

    REPORT

    Deliver findings that support informed decisions.

Outputs

What you receive.

Depending on the scope of instruction, reporting may include the following outputs.

  • Endorsed field report where appropriate
  • Preliminary report where the scope requires early findings
  • Final report when required information is complete
  • Photographs, video or collected records where applicable

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