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Container Stuffing & Preshipment Inspections

Ensuring the quality, quantity, and security of your containerized cargo from Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan, and Burundi.

Securing Your Exports from the Source

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.

Our Inspection & Supervision Services

Container Condition Inspection

Before any cargo is loaded, we inspect the empty container for structural integrity, cleanliness, and watertightness to prevent damage from external factors.

Supervision of Stuffing

Our surveyors oversee the entire loading process, ensuring correct cargo handling, proper weight distribution, and optimal space utilization.

Cargo Verification & Tally

We verify that the type and quantity of goods being loaded match the packing list and commercial invoice, preventing shortages or discrepancies.

Lashing & Securing Inspection

We ensure your cargo is properly blocked, braced, and secured within the container to prevent shifting and damage during sea and road transit.

Seal Verification & Reporting

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.

Preshipment Inspection (PSI)

We act as your independent eyes, verifying that the quality, quantity, and packing of the goods conform to the buyer’s specifications before shipment.

Types of Cargo We Handle

Bags of tea being inspected before being loaded into a container

Coffee & Tea

We verify grades, weight, and ensure proper moisture protection for high-value coffee and tea exports.

Fresh flowers and vegetables being inspected for quality control before container stuffing

Horticulture

Inspections for flowers, fruits, and vegetables focus on quality, temperature control, and correct packaging to ensure freshness.

Textiles and garments being tallied and checked before being packed into a container

Textiles & Garments

We verify order accuracy, check for defects, and ensure proper folding and packing to prevent creasing or damage.

Scrap metal being carefully loaded into a shipping container under supervision

Scrap Metal

Our inspections verify the type and quality of scrap metal, and we supervise loading to ensure weight limits and safety standards are met.

Neatly stacked bags of grain inside a shipping container

Bagged Cargo

We check the integrity of bags, verify weight, and supervise the stuffing pattern to prevent tearing and ensure stability.

A consolidated cargo of mixed goods being securely loaded into a container

General & Consolidated Cargo

For mixed-item containers, we ensure all goods are properly tallied, segregated, and secured to prevent cross-contamination or damage.

Our Expertise in Action

Case Study: Coffee Export to Europe

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.

Case Study: PSI for Garment Exporter

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a container condition inspection important before stuffing?

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.

What is the difference between stuffing supervision and PSI?

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.

Do you provide services at inland container depots (ICDs)?

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.

Ensure Your Exports are Secure & Compliant.

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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