Iron and steel inspection services

Introduction

Iron and steel are important products and raw materials across many industries. International trade involves importers, exporters, traders, banks, insurers, non-governmental organizations and national and international civil society organizations. Transactions transfer ownership of goods, creating a need for independent third-party inspection to assess whether the goods meet agreed requirements. Stakeholders also need timely reports from the shipment location on cargo quality, quantity and condition.

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Scope of work

Iron and steel inspection includes the following activities:

• Visually inspect cargo condition, labels and markings.
• Check cargo quantity by tallying.
• Determine cargo weight using truck scales or weighbridges.
• Take samples for laboratory testing of physical and mechanical properties and chemical composition.
• Carry out other customer requirements.

Inspection can take place at different points in the supply chain, including loading and discharge locations.

ITVC Global provides regular reports to customers, normally daily, throughout the inspection until the service is completed.

Benefits of the service

• Verify the actual cargo weight and quantity, or other agreed characteristics.
• Support timely responses and protect customer interests when an incident occurs.
• Independent third-party inspection results can support sales transactions.
• An ITVC Global inspection certificate may also serve as one of the documents required under a letter of credit, subject to the terms of that credit.