VM CONTROL – On-site Observation – Ensuring the Safety of Every Cargo Unit

📍 Time: 08:21 – April 18, 2025
📍 Location: At the berth

This image captures the cargo handling operation of bulk cargo packed in Jumbo bags at the port, utilizing a heavy-duty forklift to transfer goods between the vessel and the storage yard (or vice versa).

🔍 On-Site Supervision – A Critical Task

During the handling process, the VM CONTROL supervision team is present directly at the berth to:

  • Monitor cargo handling techniques, ensuring compliance with safety procedures

  • Record the condition of cargo before – during – after operations

  • Take photos, maintain on-site logs, and analyze potential operational risks

  • Provide timely support in case of any incidents related to cargo, slings, or lifting equipment

⚙️ Cargo Characteristics in the Image:

  • Type of cargo: Jumbo bags containing bulk materials (e.g., fertilizer, minerals, or industrial additives)

  • Equipment used: Hyundai 7-ton forklift with extended forks and a specialized lifting frame

  • Lifting method: A spreader bar is used to evenly distribute the load across all bag loops, preventing tears or bag rupture

📌 The Role of VM CONTROL:

  • Supervising the safety of loading/unloading activities: including lifting posture, cargo stability, ground conditions, and working space

  • Issuing on-site inspection certificates: which serve as a legal basis for payment, insurance, or dispute resolution

  • Independent – Transparent – Accurate operations

VM CONTROL – Standing by at the port, protecting each and every cargo unit.
To us, every lift is a vital link in a safe and reliable logistics chain.