Inspections

Global network of local experts

Reliable partnership leads to swift certificates and reports

Our inspection colleagues are in the business of building relationships. We offer our clients market-leading inspection services that deliver swift certificates literally all over the globe. Through our extensive experience we know your market and industry, and we share that knowledge with you.

“We understand that our obligation is not only to determine the quality and quantity of a product as our vision goes further, and we focus on giving our customers a differentiated service in which we work constantly to prevent problems from happening.”

From necessity to trusted partner

How you benefit

We believe the way we connect is one of our strongest points– on a personal level, focused on your professional interests, goals and needs. We deliver on our global presence with pride and the real strength lies with our local people and their dedication. Many of our clients view inspection as a necessity. So we are quick, flexible and reliable, and as your inspection partner we can be so much more. With your trust in us, we can provide you with prompt paperwork, business insights and state-of-the-art solutions in literally any continent, any region, within minutes on any given working day.

Quality system in place
Non-stop information flow
Global reputation
Well experienced and qualified surveyors
Global network for local support

Working smarter, minimizing risks

We have the tools, the experience and the knowledge to support your entire logistics chain, from arranging adequate air transport to hiring capable scientists, and from leading complex projects to consulting on the best certification programs. Regardless of your challenge, our experts have the latest information and use the most up-to-date technology to ensure you receive the best service. Whether that service is a feedback feasibility study or the demolition of outdated drill platforms, our staff are always prepared and we are willing to help your company in any way we can.

Our services

We perform our services in a wide variety of industries and for different types of clients, such as trading houses, shippers, buyers, importers, exporters and brokers. Our experienced and qualified team provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in commodity inspection services.

Bunker and Condition Survey

Control Union offers expert assessment to determine quantity of bunker and general conditions of vessels and tankers.

Draft survey

With a draft survey we can determine the weight of cargo on board the vessel, where the displacement of the water before and after (un)loading is measured, with the resulting difference representing the weight of the designated cargo.

Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

Shippers, traders and receivers of bulk commodities can manage risk by employing our Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) services.

Hold and hatch inspection

Hold inspection, prior to loading, is a service to verify if the vessels hold is ready to receive your cargo without contaminating it. We also complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect by ensuring that the ship’s hatch cover seals and securing arrangements are complete.

Laboratory services

In the field of foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed and (bio) fuels, We offer our customers flexible, market-driven laboratory services that analyse a wide range of products. We are not only highly experienced in chemical analysis, but also in microbiological analysis, real-time PCR and DNA analysis.

Load compartment inspections

Our Load Compartment Inspections (LCI), or hold cleanliness inspections, are performed by experienced and qualified surveyors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).

Pest control

The confidence to offer Pest Control services, a critical issue in every step of the supply chain, is based on our extensive knowledge about quality assurance, project risk management and hazard control.

Representation port loading and discharge

In our port loading and discharge services, we use our inspection and supervision expertise to support in meeting contractual obligations or regulations

Sampling and sealing

We are able to provide you security with our sampling services and contractual sealing services. We use our inspection and supervision expertise to support you in meeting contractual obligations or regulations.

Stock monitoring and measurement

Monitoring your stocks is important throughout the supply chain. We can provide continuous monitoring or periodic spot inspection where we keep an eye on the movement and condition of your commodities.

Temperature monitoring (TEMO)

We have an established track record, gained over 12 years of conducting automated temperature monitoring services for international clients, across a wide range of commodities (including biomass, feed and food).

Warehouse inspections

Control Union offers expert assessment of warehouse, silos, tanks and premises that are used by customers for storage of cargo.

Lower risks for all

We ensure quality at all stages and can help minimize risk throughout your entire supply chain. From intake surveys at countryside locations to full quality and quantity inspections at load and/or discharge ports, our trained and experienced team can help you advance your business.

Industries we work in

Agriculture

As one of the most important industries in the world, our in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the logistics chain makes us second to none within the agriculture industry.

Biomass and biofuels

Control Union has been actively servicing the bio-based energy business since the first introduction of biomass and biofuels as replacement of fossil fuels.

Coal, minerals and iron ore

We understand that the analysis of energy materials and minerals at any point in the production and distribution chain must be done with the utmost attention to accuracy and best practice.

Feed

Control Union provides inspection and certification services to the feed industry to help you meet the highest standards. This includes dry, liquid, bulk or bagged products.

Fertilizers

As the fertilizer industry grows, so does the demand for logistics, inspection and analysis.

Forestry

Services in forestry are becoming increasingly important to ensure forest-based products are sustainable and compliant with regulations. A number of services are available to cover the forestry sector, biomass and timber industries.

Molasses and vegetable oils

At Control Union, we are experts in handling the vegetable oils and molasses you trade. We take steps to ensure that our services meet the highest delivery standards. Whether your goods are in bulk or liquid cargo containers.

Sugar

Sugar has always been one of Control Union’s core commodities. With our presence in all major sugar producing countries, we perform a range of services on raw and refined sugar, both in bulk and bagged.

Waste and recycling

We understand the role waste management plays in a wider resource management strategy and can help you rethink your waste policies to benefit your business.

How can we help you?

Are you looking for specific information about our inspection services, or would you like a quotation? Feel free to contact us.

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