What is this service?
Cargo inspection and supervision is the on-site monitoring and documentation, against a checklist, of the transport unit's condition, the cargo's condition and quantity, stowage and securing quality and sealing. Operational supervision and an independent survey for insurance or disputes carry different authority and responsibilities.
Who and which cargo is it for?
- Exporters who cannot be on site during loading
- Routes and products with a history of cargo damage
- Project shipments spread over several containers
- Sellers who must give the buyer evidence of loading
Scope of service
- Container / transport unit condition check
- Cargo quantity and packaging condition check
- Stowage and securing checked against the plan
- Seal number and door closure recorded
- Dated, photo-documented supervision report
Typical operation stages
- 1
Checklist
Checkpoints are set by cargo, unit and client expectations.
- 2
Unit check
Structure, floor, doors, weather-tightness and cleanliness are checked.
- 3
Cargo check
Package count, packaging and visible damage are checked.
- 4
Work supervision
Stowage, securing and dunnage are monitored against the plan.
- 5
Closure
Door closure and seal number are photographed.
- 6
Report
Findings and photos are shared as a dated report.
Methods and materials
Standard checklist
Adapted per cargo type, drawing on the transport-unit check headings in the CTU Code.
Photo evidence
Time-stamped photos at every critical step.
Non-conformity notice
A damaged container or deviation from the plan is reported to the responsible party immediately.
Safety and checkpoints
- Supervisors follow port/site safety rules and access permits.
- Safe distance is kept from working forklifts and cranes.
- Reports contain observed findings only; no opinion is given on what was not seen.
Example scenario
Example scenario (illustrative): an exporter cannot attend the loading of a five-container shipment. During supervision a hole is found in one container floor; the container is replaced and the process is documented in a photo report.
Locations served
Our İzmit / Kocaeli based team works at ports and industrial sites around Kocaeli and the Gulf of İzmit. For operations outside Kocaeli, state the location in your request.
Frequently asked questions
Is a supervision report enough for insurance?
An operational supervision report documents how the work was done. Insurance or dispute cases usually require a report from an authorised, independent surveyor — a separate service.
When is the report delivered?
Delivery time depends on the operation's size and is stated in the quote. Any critical non-conformity is reported on site immediately.
Which ports do you cover?
We are based in İzmit / Kocaeli and supervise at ports and sites around Kocaeli and the Gulf of İzmit. For other locations, send your request with the area.
