Cargo Inspection: Check the quality, packaging, securing, and condition of goods during loading, transit, and unloading.
Quantity & Draft Surveys: Measure cargo volume or weight using draft surveys, flow meters, or weighbridges, and cross-check the figures against bills of lading and manifests.
Sampling & Testing: Obtain representative product samples (such as bulk commodities, chemicals, or petroleum) for laboratory analysis.
Damage & Loss Assessment: Investigate cargo shortages, contamination, or physical damage, and determine potential causes on behalf of shippers, receivers, or insurance underwriters.