Metal inspection
The primary function of official metal inspection is to facilitate the marketing and sale of metals by providing accurate and consistent inspection and weighing information that describes the quantity and quality of the metal being traded.
To prevent misunderstandings, claims, and disputes between contractual trade partners regarding agreed parameters of traded goods, independent and professional inspection services provide additional supporting documentation.
International judicial and arbitration practices, as well as insurance companies, rely on independent inspection companies (surveyors) as third-party experts. These professionals are often called upon as witnesses or independent experts in arbitration cases.
The presence of a specialist at the inspection site, equipped with professional knowledge and extensive experience, helps prevent illegal manipulations with metal cargo.
Competent inspectors from CISS GROUP conduct all necessary measurements and calculations, promptly informing clients of any contractual violations, inconsistencies, or observed damages. Photo and video evidence, along with comprehensive documentary support, ensure transparency throughout the logistics process.
A detailed inspection report or certificate is issued, and if any non-compliance with contract specifications or risks to cargo safety are detected, clients are immediately notified on a 24/7 basis. Corrective actions are advised and implemented to mitigate potential damages.
Rapid economic development and population growth in industrialized nations continue to drive global demand for metals such as scrap metal, ferroalloys, pipes, rebar, sheet metal, wire rod, and slabs.
The accelerated urbanization process in developing countries also influences demand, along with increasingly stringent quality requirements. As a result, metal inspections have become one of the most sought-after services for CISS GROUP clients, making it a priority area of expertise.
With independent laboratories and international accreditation, CISS GROUP provides a comprehensive range of metal inspection and quality control services:
- Incoming control of delivered goods at port terminals
- Outgoing control from mining factories
- Inspection of vessel holds, railway containers, and vehicles for cleanliness and suitability for cargo transportation, with issuance of a cleanliness certificate
- Inspection of hatch cover conditions
- 24/7 visual inspection of the loading process and quality assessment of goods
- Sampling during loading and preparation of composite samples in accordance with international sampling standards
- Laboratory testing of all types of metals per local and international standards (ISO, USDA, ASTM, DIN, GOST, DSTU) and specific customer requirements
- Weight control during vessel loading/discharge using vessel calculations and shore measurements, including verification of metrological certification of scales
- Draught surveys (initial, final, and intermediate) for seagoing vessels and barges
- Cargo staffing control for container shipments
- Sealing of vessel holds and containers
- Warehouse suitability inspections for metal storage
- Confirmation of cargo volume/tonnage in warehouses or ports for banks and insurance companies, including FCR confirmation (Forwarder's Certificate of Receipt)
- Verification of labeling and packaging compliance with specifications
- 24/7 monitoring, control, and protective actions on behalf of clients
Global presence and trusted certification
The international inspection company CISS GROUP operates worldwide, providing direct branch support and experienced inspectors to safeguard client interests while ensuring quality and quantity control during loading and discharge operations.
CISS GROUP certificates and reports are widely recognized by international trading banks and the global trading community, serving as essential documentation in trade disputes and compliance verification processes.
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