Wood and wooden logs inspection ensures comprehensive quality control at various stages of the logistics chain, reducing key trade risks related to deviations from agreed specifications, quantity inconsistencies, and incomplete documentation for export and import operations.

CISS GROUP provides professional inspection services for a wide range of wood products, including round timber, logs, wooden boards, beams, wood chips (including extruded), and briquettes. Our services are tailored for timber processing plants, wood exporters, importers, and international timber trading companies. Inspections are performed at points of procurement, intermediate storage, ports, and during transit.

Wood and timber inspection is especially critical for cargo exported for industrial use or direct consumption. Proper documentation, marking, moisture control, and fumigation procedures must be carefully followed to comply with phytosanitary and international trade standards.

CISS GROUP’s accredited inspectors and laboratory specialists carry out inspections at any stage of the supply chain, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Main stages of wood and wooden logs inspection:

Incoming and outgoing inspection

This stage includes inspection during the delivery of cargo to sawmills, warehouses, terminals, or ports, as well as the shipment of goods from storage locations. Inspectors assess storage conditions, confirm product integrity, verify dimensions and markings, control loading documentation, and collect samples for testing when required.

Container and vessel hold cleanliness inspection

Inspectors conduct a detailed visual inspection of shipping containers or vessel holds to confirm their cleanliness and suitability for transporting timber products. Internal surfaces are examined, and all seals, fasteners, hinges, and locking systems are checked to prevent contamination or moisture intrusion during shipment.

Loading supervision and sampling

During the loading process, inspectors monitor cargo handling to prevent mechanical damage, verify cargo quantities, and oversee weight control using certified scales or draft survey methods. Particular attention is paid to wood moisture levels, stacking methods, cargo stability, and adherence to safety regulations.

For cargo that requires fumigation, CISS GROUP specialists monitor and verify the entire fumigation process, ensuring proper chemical usage, dosage, treatment time, sealing, and compliance with international ISPM 15 standards. Upon completion, inspectors seal the containers or vessel holds and compile real-time inspection reports.

CISS GROUP provides 24/7 inspection and sampling services worldwide.

Laboratory analysis of wood and timber quality

Laboratory tests are conducted in ISO-accredited laboratories, in line with applicable international standards and contractual agreements. Quality indicators typically assessed include:

• Wood species identification
• Moisture content (MC)
• Density and structural integrity
• Bark and sapwood ratio
• Presence of blue stain or fungal infection
• Mechanical damage
• Wood fiber composition (for briquettes and chips)

For wood briquettes and extruded chips, additional analyses may include calorific value, ash content, and uniformity of size and compaction.

Photo and video documentation

All inspection stages are documented using high-resolution, timestamped photo and video materials. This ensures full traceability and transparency throughout the quality control process. Clients receive a detailed digital photo report following completion of the inspection.

Certification and digital verification

Upon completion of the inspection, final certificates and detailed reports are issued by CISS GROUP. Each document includes a unique QR code that links to a secure digital repository hosted on the official CISS GROUP website. Documents are secured with a cryptographic digital signature, ensuring authenticity, security, and legal integrity.

These digitally signed certificates are widely accepted by banks and trade finance institutions for use in letter-of-credit and trade compliance documentation.