AFFIRM CONTROL executes inspections against contractual specifications, regulatory requirements and international standards — reported in formats designed for trade settlement, customs clearance, claims handling and audit review.
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
Independent inspection of goods prior to shipment, confirming quality, quantity, packaging, labelling, marking and compliance before the cargo leaves origin.
Scope
- Visual inspection against specification
- Quantity confirmation by count, weight or measurement
- Packaging, marking and labelling verification
- Representative sampling for laboratory analysis where required
- Witnessing of sealing and dispatch
- Documentation review (invoice, packing list, certificates)
Typical deliverables
- Pre-shipment inspection report with photographic evidence
- Sealing and dispatch confirmation
- Sampling and chain-of-custody records where applicable
Typical applications
- Releasing buyer payment with confidence
- Reducing destination rejection and demurrage risk
- Independent evidence for trade-finance compliance
In-Process Inspection
Inspection during production or processing to verify that goods are being manufactured, processed or assembled in accordance with the agreed specification.
Scope
- Stage-by-stage inspection at defined hold points
- Quality-control checks during production
- Process-compliance verification
- Defect identification and corrective-action monitoring
- Witnessing of in-process tests
Typical deliverables
- In-process inspection reports per hold point
- Non-conformance reports with corrective-action tracking
Typical applications
- Identifying issues before goods are completed
- Reducing final-rejection and rework cost
- Ongoing supplier-performance visibility
Loading Supervision
On-site supervision of cargo loading at ports, terminals, factories or warehouses, confirming that loading is performed correctly, safely and per the agreed procedures.
Scope
- Pre-loading inspection of vessel/container/vehicle condition
- Tally of cargo loaded
- Sealing of containers and recording of seal numbers
- Witnessing of weighing or measurement
- Loading-sequence and stowage verification
- Damage-prevention monitoring during handling
Typical deliverables
- Loading supervision report
- Photographic record of operations
- Seal numbers and stowage records
Typical applications
- Independent confirmation of what was loaded
- Reducing shortage and damage claims
- Charter-party / contract compliance
Discharge Supervision
On-site supervision of cargo discharge at ports, terminals, warehouses or destination sites, confirming goods are received correctly and condition is documented.
Scope
- Pre-discharge inspection of cargo condition
- Tally of cargo received
- Seal-integrity verification on arrival
- Witnessing of weighing or measurement on discharge
- Damage assessment and photographic documentation
- Stock-handover confirmation
Typical deliverables
- Discharge supervision report
- Discrepancy and damage records
- Photographic evidence
Typical applications
- Independent record of what was received and its condition
- Evidence for shortage, damage and contamination claims
- Ship/shore vs bill-of-lading reconciliation
Quantity Verification
Independent verification of cargo quantity at load, transfer or discharge points, using recognized measurement methods appropriate to the cargo and operation.
Scope
- Weighbridge tally and weighing supervision
- Draft surveys for bulk cargoes on vessels
- Bunker quantity surveys at stem and delivery
- Tank ullage and dip measurements for liquid cargoes
- Volumetric measurement and density calculations
- Container and packaged-cargo counts
- Reconciliation against shipping documents
Typical deliverables
- Quantity certificate or survey report
- Measurement records and calculation sheets
- Reconciliation statement
Typical applications
- Resolving quantity disputes between buyer and seller
- Supporting trade-finance and customs documentation
- Early detection of shortages, losses or excesses
Quality Verification
Independent verification of cargo, product or material quality against the agreed specification, contract or applicable standards — supported by visual inspection, sampling and laboratory analysis where required.
Scope
- Visual inspection and grading
- Representative sampling per recognized procedures
- Coordination of laboratory testing
- Specification and tolerance review
- Reporting against acceptance criteria
Typical deliverables
- Quality inspection report
- Sampling records and laboratory test reports
- Conformity statement against specification
Typical applications
- Confirming goods meet contractual quality terms
- Defensible evidence for disputes and claims
- Supporting payment release, customs and regulatory submission
Warehouse Inspection
Inspection of warehouse facilities, stockpiles, silos and storage operations to verify quantities, condition, storage practices and inventory integrity.
Scope
- Physical stock count and reconciliation
- Condition assessment of stored goods
- Facility, hygiene and pest-control review
- Sealing of stocks where required
- Periodic surveillance for collateral or finance purposes
- Inventory record review and reconciliation
Typical deliverables
- Warehouse inspection report
- Stock-count records and reconciliation
- Photographic evidence and condition notes
Typical applications
- Supporting collateral management and trade finance
- Independent stock confirmation for banks and lenders
- Identifying shrinkage, deterioration or pest issues
