Ensuring the quality, quantity, and security of your containerized cargo from Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan, and Burundi.
The final step before your cargo begins its journey is the most critical. Improper container stuffing and lack of pre-shipment verification can lead to damaged goods, customs disputes, and significant financial loss. Our services in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and South Sudan provide the final, crucial check to protect your interests.
Before any cargo is loaded, we inspect the empty container for structural integrity, cleanliness, and watertightness to prevent damage from external factors.
Our surveyors oversee the entire loading process, ensuring correct cargo handling, proper weight distribution, and optimal space utilization.
We verify that the type and quantity of goods being loaded match the packing list and commercial invoice, preventing shortages or discrepancies.
We ensure your cargo is properly blocked, braced, and secured within the container to prevent shifting and damage during sea and road transit.
Upon completion of stuffing, we document the placement of a high-security seal, providing a photographic report for your records and your consignee’s peace of mind.
We act as your independent eyes, verifying that the quality, quantity, and packing of the goods conform to the buyer’s specifications before shipment.
We verify grades, weight, and ensure proper moisture protection for high-value coffee and tea exports.
Inspections for flowers, fruits, and vegetables focus on quality, temperature control, and correct packaging to ensure freshness.
We verify order accuracy, check for defects, and ensure proper folding and packing to prevent creasing or damage.
Our inspections verify the type and quality of scrap metal, and we supervise loading to ensure weight limits and safety standards are met.
We check the integrity of bags, verify weight, and supervise the stuffing pattern to prevent tearing and ensure stability.
For mixed-item containers, we ensure all goods are properly tallied, segregated, and secured to prevent cross-contamination or damage.
Situation: A coffee exporter was facing claims for moisture damage upon arrival in Europe, despite using lined containers.
Our Action: During our stuffing supervision, we identified that the container floor had not been properly dried after washing. We rejected the container and supervised the loading into a dry, suitable unit, ensuring correct placement of desiccant bags.
Result: The shipment arrived in perfect condition. Our initial container rejection and supervision report protected the exporter from a costly claim and damage to their reputation.
Situation: An international buyer required independent verification of a large garment order from an EPZ in Kenya before authorizing payment.
Our Action: We conducted a Preshipment Inspection (PSI), performing a random quality check on the garments and a full tally of the cartons during stuffing. We discovered a 5% shortfall in the number of cartons declared on the packing list.
Result: The discrepancy was corrected before the container was sealed. Our independent report gave the buyer the confidence to release payment, knowing they had received the exact quantity they paid for.
A container may look fine on the outside, but small holes, faulty door seals, or contamination inside can lead to water damage, pests, or spoilage. Our inspection ensures you start with a clean, secure, and watertight unit, eliminating a major source of potential cargo damage.
Stuffing supervision focuses on the physical process of loading the cargo correctly and safely into the container. A Preshipment Inspection (PSI) is a broader check that also verifies the quality and quantity of the goods themselves against the buyer’s order or letter of credit.
Yes. We have full operational capacity at the Port of Mombasa as well as the major Inland Container Depots in Nairobi, Naivasha, and Eldoret. We can supervise your container stuffing wherever it takes place.
Protect your cargo from the moment it’s packed. Contact us for professional container stuffing supervision and preshipment inspections in Kenya.
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