SUITABILITY SURVEY

Scope of Service

VMCONTROL offers suitability inspection services to assess the readiness and compliance of transport and storage units prior to cargo operations. This service supports shippers, logistics providers, carriers, and terminal operators in ensuring optimal conditions for cargo handling.

Survey Subjects

• Cargo holds vessels and barges before loading bulk, bagged, or special cargo.
• Containers (dry/refrigerated) prior to stuffing.
• Storage facilities such as warehouses, tanks, silos.
• Trucks and rail wagons for local and cross-border transportation.
• Cargo handling equipment including cranes, conveyors, hoppers, and hoists.

Survey Coverage

• Verification of compatibility between cargo and transport/storage units.
• Assessment of cleanliness, dryness, absence of contamination, odors, or residues.
  Structural integrity, leak resistance, and sealing capability inspections.
• Monitoring of temperature, humidity, and ventilation in refrigerated units.
• Identification of non-conformities with actionable recommendations.
• Re-inspection after cleaning or corrective work.