Serving: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland
Shipping and Cargo Container Surveys
Experienced and Certified
Just like containers themselves, Shipping Container Surveys come in all shapes and sizes. Fortunately, there isn't much our professionals haven't seen or can't do. Our surveyors at JW Marine Surveyors are highly experienced in Container Surveys of all types, including Liquid Tanks, and are certified by the National Cargo Bureau (NCB), International Tank Container Organization (ITCO), and International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL), and are capable of delivering quality independent survey reports for just about any client or container surveying need. We are knowledgeable in CFR, IMSBC, ISO, and IMDG codes. Take a look below to see the specific container services we offer.
Container Damage Surveys
When things go wrong with cargo and shipping, they can go very wrong, very fast. If your container and/or goods were or might have been damaged in transport, call JW Marine Surveyors to have us perform a Cargo Damage Survey right away! All of our surveyors are certified by the IICL and NCB. We will survey the cargo with the utmost care are accurately report any damaged caused by fire, explosion, water, or other liquids, shortages, or other Cargo related damages. Container and Cargo Damage Surveys are required by many insurance companies in order to file an accurate, third party verified loss claim. Don't get stuck with Damaged Goods!
Cargo Container Repair Inspection
Shipping containers are regularly damaged in transport. Sometimes cosmetic, but other times structural. When damages do occur, and can be repaired, it is routine for a survey to be performed upon completion of the repair work. JW Marine Surveyors follow the standard 7-point container inspection checklist and give a complete and detailed report.
This inspection survey ensures the container is once again suitable for the transportation of goods, will be able to withstand rated weight loads, and any other unique and specific rating the container might have. If you had a damaged container repaired and are in need a a survey to ensure it is good to go, JW Marine Surveyors is your best resource.
Cargo Container Cleanliness & Suitability Surveys
If you've been in the cargo and shipping industry for a while, you already know that not all shipping and cargo containers were created equal. Even if they are created equal, time and wear mean that some are simply not suitable for continued use anymore. Don't risk damaging and/or contaminating your cargo by using a sub par shipping container. Have JW Marine Surveyors do a detailed and comprehensive inspection of your shipping containers before use within the 2.5 year or 5 year inspection window.