Cargo Inspection
Independent verification of the quantity, quality, condition, and conformity of cargo during loading, discharging, warehousing, transit, and handling operations.
Commercial security
Safeguarding Commercial Transactions & Cargo Transit
Within the supply chain, any error or discrepancy can lead to delays, financial losses, claims, or disputes between the parties to a transaction. Independent cargo inspection provides a reliable foundation for decision-making by documenting the actual condition of the cargo at a specific point in time.
Through professional inspection, the risk of non-conformities, losses, and commercial disputes is mitigated, thereby protecting the interests of all parties involved in the trading process.
What the Service Includes
Scope of Cargo Inspection
Quantity Inspection
Verification and certification of quantities during loading, discharging, warehousing, and transit.
Quality Inspection
Assessment of quality characteristics of cargo in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements.
Conformity Check
Verifying the alignment between the actual condition of the cargo, accompanying documents, and agreed parameters.
Representative Sampling
Collection of representative samples or the coordination of extensive laboratory analysis where verification of physical, mechanical, chemical, or functional properties is mandatory.
Formal Certification of Results
Issuance of protocols, reports, and certificates documenting the established facts.
Support in Claims & Disputes
Provision of objective documentation and expert information for claims resolution.
Practical Application
When Cargo Inspection Is Needed
Cargo inspection is particularly applicable when:
How the process works
Stages of Execution
Request & Scope Clarification
The client provides details regarding the cargo, location, timeline, and specific instructions.
Inspection Preparation
The team clarifies inspection methods, required documents, and access conditions to the site, cargo, or transport vehicles.
On-Site Inspection
An inspection is carried out to verify quantity, quality, condition, markings, packaging, and other agreed parameters.
Documentation of Findings
Results are objectively recorded and, when required, include photographic evidence, measurements, samples, and supporting data.
Issuance of Final Documents
The client receives a formal report, protocol, or certificate reflecting the factual condition at the time of inspection.
Evidential Value
Certificates & Reports That Protect Your Commercial Interests
The results of cargo inspection are documented in reports, protocols, and certificates that reflect the established factual condition at the time of inspection. These documents serve as essential evidence for cargo acceptance, claims resolution, legal expert opinions, commercial disputes, and communication with partners or regulatory authorities.
Key partners
Our Clients & Industry Applications
Client Benefits
The Added Value for Your Business
Objective Data
You receive an independent assessment of the actual condition of your cargo.
Mitigated Commercial Risk
You minimize the probability of financial losses, insurance claims, and costly disputes.
Traceability & Transparency
You gain fully documented data for the key stages of your logistics chain.
Data-Driven Decisions
You make decisions based on verified information, not only on commercial documents or statements from third parties.
Related sectors
Commodity Groups Where the Service Applies
Coal, Coke, Pellets & Biomass
Independent inspection of energy and industrial raw materials throughout storage, cargo handling, and transit operations to verify quantity, quality, traceability, and ensure the early detection of discrepancies.
Metals, Alloys, Ores & Concentrates
Inspection of metals, alloys, ores, concentrates, and scrap metal during import, export, warehousing, and integration into production, including verification of quantity, condition, corrosion assessment, and conformity with technical requirements.
Oil & Petroleum Products
Inspection services for crude oil, petroleum products, liquid fuels, and industrial oils throughout transit, storage, and transshipment operations, encompassing quantity and quality inspection, sampling, sealing, and comprehensive documentation of all cargo operations.
Agricultural Commodities & Feed
Inspection of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and feed throughout the entire logistics chain, encompassing cargo space and hold inspection, representative sampling, quantitative measurements, and quality assessment.
Mineral Fertilizers & Soil Conditioners
Quantity and quality inspection of solid and liquid mineral fertilizers and soil conditioners throughout storage, transit, and cargo handling operations. We provide condition verification to prevent cargo losses or contamination.
Industrial Goods
Independent inspection of industrial cargo throughout every stage, from raw materials and components to finished products, encompassing inspections of packaging, markings, conformity, quality, and final dispatch.
Fibrous & Textile Raw Materials, Textile Goods, Leather & Leather Goods
Inspection of fibrous raw materials, textile products, leather, and leather goods by verifying quantity, quality, condition, batch identity, and conformity with contractual technical specifications.
Food & Consumer Goods
Inspection of sensitive food and consumer cargo focusing on quality, quantity, shelf life, and condition during production, transit, storage, and custody transfer within the logistics chain.
Wood, Glass & Plastics
Inspection of wood, glass, and plastics consignments by verifying quantity, quality, physical and mechanical properties, and condition throughout storage and transit, while mitigating the risk of damage or non-conformities.
Service Inquiry
Need Independent Cargo Inspection?
Send us brief information about the goods, their location, and the required scope of inspection. Our team will contact you to clarify the details and next steps.
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survey@tci.bg
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