Minerals inspection
The primary function of official mineral inspection is to ensure accurate and consistent evaluation of mineral quality and quantity, facilitating seamless marketing and sales. Reliable inspection and weighing services help prevent disputes between contractual trade partners by providing precise documentation that aligns with agreed-upon trade parameters.
Independent and professional inspection reports serve as essential supporting documents, reducing the risk of misunderstandings, claims, and disputes. International judicial and arbitration practices, as well as insurance companies, frequently rely on independent inspection services (surveyors) as third-party experts or witnesses in arbitration cases.
The presence of an experienced specialist at the inspection site plays a crucial role in preventing unauthorized manipulations with minerals. CISS GROUP’s qualified inspectors conduct comprehensive measurements and calculations, promptly notifying clients of any contractual violations, inconsistencies, or damages.
Through photo and video documentation, along with detailed reports and certificates, inspectors provide comprehensive oversight of the logistics process. Any non-compliance with contract specifications, safety risks, or cargo damage is immediately reported, ensuring prompt corrective actions to mitigate losses.
Growing demand for mineral inspection services
Rapid economic growth and population expansion in large-scale industrial countries drive increasing global demand for minerals, including scrap metal, ferroalloys, pipes, rebar, sheet metal, wire rod, and slabs. Urbanization in developing countries further influences demand structures, with an increasing emphasis on higher quality standards.
Given these industry trends, mineral inspections are among the most in-demand services for CISS GROUP, making them a top priority in our portfolio.
Comprehensive mineral inspection and quality control services
With independent laboratories and internationally recognized accreditations, CISS GROUP offers a full range of mineral inspection and quality control services:
- Incoming control of delivered goods at port terminals
- Outgoing control from mining facilities
- Inspection of vessel holds, railway containers, and transport units for cleanliness and suitability, with issuance of cleanliness certificates
- Hatch cover inspections to ensure proper sealing and protection
- 24/7 visual inspection of loading processes and quality assessment
- Sampling and composite sample preparation according to international sampling standards
- Laboratory testing based on ISO, USDA, ASTM, DIN, GOST, DSTU, and customer-specific standards
- Weight control during vessel loading and discharge using vessel calculations and shore-based measurements, including metrological certification verification
- Draught surveys for seagoing vessels and barges (initial, final, and intermediate)
- Cargo stuffing control for containers
- Sealing of vessel holds and containers
- Warehouse inspections for suitability in storing specific cargo
- Cargo volume and tonnage confirmation for banks and insurance companies, including FCR (Forwarder's Certificate of Receipt) verification
- Labeling and packaging compliance checks
- Continuous presence and protective actions on behalf of clients
Global Presence and Industry Recognition
CISS GROUP operates through direct branches and a network of inspectors worldwide, ensuring comprehensive quality and quantity control during cargo loading and discharge. Our certificates and inspection reports are widely recognized by international trading banks and the global trading community, serving as valuable documents in contractual and dispute resolution processes.
With a commitment to excellence, CISS GROUP provides industry-leading mineral inspection services, ensuring trade reliability and safeguarding client interests across international markets.
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