PRE DISCHARGE SURVEY

Ensuring Cargo Condition During Unloading

Survey Subjects

Pre-discharge inspection is a crucial service to help:

• Cargo owners, charterers, or logistics companies assess the condition of cargo during unloading from transport vehicles.
• Insurance companies confirm the condition of cargo after transport.
• Parties in FOB, CFR, CIF contracts require confirmation documents for payment and proof of delivery in the agreed condition.

Types of Pre-discharge Surveys

• Inspect packaging, labeling, and condition of cargo.
• Evaluate the level of damage or deformation during transport.
• Record quantity, type, symbols, and specifications of cargo on-site.
• Identify potential risks of loss or damage during unloading.
• Detect and document errors that could lead to loss during unloading.