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Commodity inspections

    Global network of local experts

    Reliable partnership leads to swift certificates

    Our Commodity inspection colleagues are in the business of building relationships. We offer our clients market-leading inspection services that deliver swift certificates literally all over the globe. Through our extensive experience we know your market and industry, and we share that knowledge with you.

    “We understand that our obligation is not only to determine the quality and quantity of a product as our vision goes further, and we focus on giving our customers a differentiated service in which we work constantly to prevent problems from happening.”
    From necessity to trusted partner

    How you benefit

    We believe the way we connect is one of our strongest points– on a personal level, focused on your professional interests, goals and needs. We deliver on our global presence with pride and the real strength lies with our local people and their dedication. Many of our clients view inspection as a necessity. So we are quick, flexible and reliable, and as your inspection partner we can be so much more. With your trust in us, we can provide you with prompt paperwork, business insights and state-of-the-art solutions in literally any continent, any region, within minutes on any given working day.

    • Quality system in place

    • Non-stop information flow

    • Global reputation

    • Well experienced and qualified surveyors

    • Global network for local support

    Working smarter, minimizing risks

    We have the tools, the experience and the knowledge to support your entire logistics chain, from arranging adequate air transport to hiring capable scientists, and from leading complex projects to consulting on the best certification programs. Regardless of your challenge, our experts have the latest information and use the most up-to-date technology to ensure you receive the best service. Whether that service is a feedback feasibility study or the demolition of outdated drill platforms, our staff are always prepared and we are willing to help your company in any way we can.

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    Our services

    We perform our services in a wide variety of industries and for different types of clients, such as trading houses, shippers, buyers, importers, exporters and brokers. Our experienced and qualified team provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in commodity inspection services.

    Draft survey

    Draft survey

    With a draft survey we measure displacement of water to determine the weight of cargo.
    Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

    Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

    Shippers, traders and receivers of bulk commodities can manage risksby employing our Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) services.
    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold inspection ensures the vessel’s hold is ready to receive cargo without contamination and complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect.
    Laboratory services

    Laboratory services

    We offer flexible, market-driven lab services for foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed & (bio) fuels.
    Load compartment inspections

    Load compartment inspections

    Our Load Compartment Inspections (LCI), or hold cleanliness inspections, are performed by experienced and qualified surveyors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).
    Pest control

    Pest control

    The confidence to offer Pest Control services, a critical issue in every step of the supply chain, is based on our extensive knowledge about quality assurance, project risk management and hazard control. We offer pestmanagement worldwide.
    Representation port loading and discharge

    Representation port loading and discharge

    In our Port Loading & Discharge services, we use our inspection and supervision expertise to support you in meeting contractual obligations or regulations.
    Sampling and sealing

    Sampling and sealing

    Through correct sampling inspection in quality control, we can ascertain that the quality of your product meets the contractual specifications.
    Stock monitoring and measurement

    Stock monitoring and measurement

    Monitoring your stocks is important throughout the supply chain. We can provide continuous monitoring or periodic spot inspection where we keep an eye on the movement and condition of your commodities.
    Temperature monitoring (TEMO)

    Temperature monitoring (TEMO)

    We have an established track record, gained over 12 years of conducting automated temperature monitoring services for international clients, across a wide range of commodities (including biomass, feed and food).
    Warehouse inspections

    Warehouse inspections

    Our expert team will check the overall condition of your warehouse and conduct an inspection to ensure the warehouse is ready to receive your valuable cargo.
    Collateral management

    Collateral management

    Our Collateral Services combine our expertise in risk management and assessment with the latest technologies to provide efficient and innovative solutions for minimizing risks and improving productivity.

    Lower risks for all

    We ensure quality at all stages and can help minimize risk throughout your entire supply chain. From intake surveys at countryside locations to full quality and quantity inspections at load and/or discharge ports, our trained and experienced team can help you advance your business.

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    Industries we work in

    Agriculture

    Agriculture

    As one of the most important industries in the world, our in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the logistics chain makes us second to none within the agriculture industry.
    Biomass and biofuels

    Biomass and biofuels

    Control Union has been actively servicing the bio-based energy business since the first introduction of biomass and biofuels as replacement of fossil fuels.
    Coal, minerals and iron ore

    Coal, minerals and iron ore

    We understand that the analysis of energy materials and minerals at any point in the production and distribution chain must be done with the utmost attention to accuracy and best practice.
    Cocoa

    Cocoa

    As one of the most important industries in the world, our in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the logistics chain makes us second to none within the agriculture industry.
    Feed

    Feed

    Control Union provides inspection and certification services to the feed industry to help you meet the highest standards. This includes dry, liquid, bulk or bagged products.
    Fertilizers

    Fertilizers

    As the fertiliser industry grows, so does the demand for logistics, inspection and analysis.
    Fly ash, lime, cement and sand

    Fly ash, lime, cement and sand

    We are specialised in the inspection and logistics of bulk goods such as fly ash, lime, sand, gravel and other construction materials. We own a fleet of 21 silo bulk trailers, some of which are suitable for loading cargoes with GMP 4 classification.
    Forestry

    Forestry

    As one of the most important industries in the world, our in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the logistics chain makes us second to none within the agriculture industry.
    Fruit and vegetables

    Fruit and vegetables

    We are experts in handling the fruits and vegetables you trade and take care of your Quality Control needs from field to fork.
    Molasses and vegetable oils

    Molasses and vegetable oils

    At Control Union, we are experts in handling the vegetable oils and molasses you trade, wether in bulk or liquid cargo containers.
    (Precious) metals

    (Precious) metals

    Precious metals are used for a wide variety of sectors and products, including the steel, glass, and chemical industries. We are experienced in precious and platinum group metal inspections and analytical services.
    Sugar

    Sugar

    Sugar has always been one of Control Union’s core commodities. With presence in all major sugar producing countries, we perform a range of services on raw and refined sugar, both in bulk and bagged.
    Waste and recycling

    Waste and recycling

    We understand the role waste management plays in a wider resource management strategy and can help you rethink your waste policies to benefit your business.
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    Insights on commodity inspections

    Here you can find interesting articles, blogs, whitepapers and more about the industry and our commodity inspections.

    Article
    Agriculture, Food, Feed, Sugar
    Collateral: advantages and potential risks in sugar trade
    Article
    Feed, Biomass and biofuels, Molasses and vegetable oils, Sugar, Fruit and vegetables, Food
    How AI, IoT and Big Data are changing the testing and inspection industry
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    How can we help you?

    Do you want specific information on our Commodity Inspection services? Or would you like to have a quotation? Do not hesitate to contact us or find your nearest local office.

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