What this survey covers.
Cargo certification services involve agreed checks of cargo, container or shipment documentation. The certificates and supporting records available depend on the applicable requirement and surveyor authorization.
Typical inspection scope
- Cargo verification
- Supporting documentation
- Scope-specific reporting
How the work is carried out
- 01
Confirm the specific certificate or inspection required.
- 02
Review supporting documents and required criteria.
- 03
Conduct the agreed physical inspection or verification.
- 04
Provide the authorized documents and findings applicable to the scope.
Before the survey & typical deliverables
What to prepare
- Cargo type and required document or certification wording
- Applicable shipping-line or receiving-party requirements
- Supporting shipment documents and inspection access
What the report may include
- Inspection findings relevant to the requested record
- Document checks and any discrepancies
- Authorized documentation only where scope and permission permit
Important limitations: Certificate format, authority and acceptance must be confirmed before engagement; a survey report is not automatically a statutory certificate.
Exact attendance, methods and deliverables are agreed with the operations team for each assignment.
Who this service is for
Shippers, exporters, logistics providers and shipping agents.
Frequently asked questions
Can you issue a VGM document?
Ask the operations team to confirm the requested VGM method, local requirements and their authorization before booking.
Will documentation be accepted by my shipping line?
Document acceptance depends on the receiving organization and applicable rules. Confirm the requested format and authorizations in advance.
Enquiries are welcome for Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee, Hambantota and selected anchorage attendance, subject to operational confirmation. Exact deliverables, credentials, regulatory acceptance, cost and attendance are confirmed for each assignment.
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