VM CONTROL is proud to support carriers, shippers, and logistics partners in ensuring safety, transparency, and international compliance throughout the maritime supply chain. Recently, our survey team successfully carried out a Pre-Loading Survey for MSC TAYLOR, performing a full pre-shipment inspection to minimize risks and protect the interests of all related parties.
🔍 Purpose of the Pre-Loading Survey
The Pre-Loading Survey is a critical step to:
- Assess the condition of containers and cargo before loading onto the vessel.
- Identify early signs of damage, irregularities, or non-conformities.
- Verify consistency between actual cargo, shipping documents, and loading requirements.
- Reduce the risk of damage, loss, or disputes during sea transportation.
- Provide an evidence-based foundation for claims or liability assessment if issues arise.
📝 Scope of Work Performed by VM CONTROL
During the Pre-Loading Survey for MSC TAYLOR, our team performed the following activities:
- Container & Cargo Condition Inspection
- Checking the overall physical condition of containers: doors, floors, dents, holes, structural deformation.
- Verifying seal condition, seal numbers, and container identification.
- Confirming suitability of containers for ocean transport.
- Documentation & Identification Verification
- Cross-checking quantity, specifications, and shipping marks with the Packing List / Bill of Lading.
- Ensuring correct cargo identification and preventing shipment mismatches.
- Packaging & Securing Assessment
- Evaluating the integrity of packaging, pallets, crates, or protective structures.
- Checking for moisture, tears, distortion, or signs of improper packing.
- Photographic Evidence & Reporting
- Taking comprehensive photos of each cargo unit/container prior to loading.
- Preparing a clear and detailed Pre-Loading Survey Report.
- Immediately notifying relevant parties upon detecting any irregularities.
- On-site Monitoring During Cargo Transfer
- Supervising cargo movement into the loading area.
- Ensuring handling operations comply with port and carrier technical requirements.
- Verifying safe cargo condition up to the moment of loading onto MSC TAYLOR.
🚢 Importance of the Pre-Loading Survey
Given the large cargo volume and diverse shipment, a thorough Pre-Loading Survey is essential to:
- Minimize operational and legal risks during sea transportation.
- Ensure all cargo is properly documented, inspected, and accepted before loading.
- Strengthen transparency and trust among shippers, carriers, and logistics stakeholders.
✔️ Our Commitment
With a team of experienced surveyors and internationally aligned procedures, VM CONTROL is committed to delivering:
- Fast, accurate, and impartial survey services.
- Comprehensive and well-structured survey reports.
- 24/7 support across ports, ICDs, and warehouse facilities nationwide.