In international transport, packaging is not just a means of protecting the goods. It is part of their commercial condition at the time of delivery, and any violation or damage can be of significant importance.
Damaged or damaged packaging can lead to mechanical damage, moisture penetration, contamination, loss of quantity or compromise of the quality of the cargo. Even when the initial inspection does not reveal any visible damage to the goods themselves, the condition of the packaging may be sufficient grounds for a claim and the need for additional fact-finding.
For example, when transporting steel coils, damaged or broken packaging, as well as deformed protective edges, can create conditions for moisture penetration, mechanical damage and subsequent corrosion.
That is why independent commodity control is not limited to checking the condition of the goods. An essential part of the inspection is the precise assessment and documentation of the condition of the packaging, the method of processing and all visible circumstances that may affect the quantity, quality and commercial condition of the cargo.
At Total Cargo Inspection (TCI), we know that details are often crucial. That is why each inspection is carried out with attention to all circumstances that may be relevant when receiving the cargo, and our findings are supported by detailed photo documentation and objectively documented facts.
Independent commodity control does not protect one party to the transaction – it protects the facts.
