Survey Services
Mill Inspections
Inspection of cargo at production facilities to verify quality, specifications, and compliance prior to shipment.
Pre-Loading Inspection
Detailed inspection of cargo prior to loading to ensure condition, quantity, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Loading Supervision
On-site supervision during loading operations to verify cargo handling, quantity, and condition, ensuring proper procedures and documentation.
Draft Surveys
Accurate determination of cargo weight through draft readings before and after loading or discharge.
Loading Surveys
Initial vessel draft readings to establish baseline conditions prior to cargo operations.
Cargo Quantity Verification
Independent verification of cargo volumes to support commercial transactions and reduce disputes.
Discharge Surveys
Final draft measurements to confirm cargo quantities after discharge operations are completed.
Quality Control Process
During Production
Final Random Inspection
Final Random Inspection
During the manufacturing stage, IQTS performs random sampling and inspections to verify that goods are being produced in accordance with the specifications of our clients. If any issues are identified during this stage, corrective actions and quality control measures are implemented immediately in order to resolve the problem and maintain compliance.
Final Random Inspection
Final Random Inspection
Final Random Inspection
When production is near completion, IQTS conducts final random inspections using recognized industry standards to evaluate the overall quality of the shipment. Our inspectors assess both major and minor defects and provide a detailed report outlining their findings, confirming whether the goods meet acceptable quality levels prior to shipment.
Loading Supervision
Final Random Inspection
Loading Supervision
IQTS provides loading supervision services to verify both the quantity and condition of cargo during the loading process. Our surveyors ensure container cleanliness, proper handling procedures, and accurate loading counts, and will seal the container upon completion to maintain integrity throughout transit.
Testing
Loading Supervision
IQTS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to verify product quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards. Our testing capabilities support a wide variety of materials and product types across global trade operations.
S.A.V.E.
IQTS offers its S.A.V.E. (Social Accountability, Verification and Evaluation) program for clients focused on ethical, legal, and regulatory compliance across their supply chains. This program provides transparency and accountability across manufacturing operations and includes:
Social Audits
Evaluation of working conditions, labor practices, safety standards, and overall employee welfare.
Transshipment Audits
Verification of country-of-origin compliance and adherence to applicable customs regulations.
Factory Evaluation
Assessment of factory capabilities, workforce, equipment, and overall production standards prior to engagement.
C-TPAT
IQTS supports compliance with Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) requirements by conducting detailed supply chain security evaluations. This includes verifying facility security, identifying personnel with access to goods, and ensuring that containers are properly loaded and secured to maintain cargo integrity and compliance with international security standards.