Grain and Feed Crop Inspections
Delays in agricultural product deliveries caused by improper inspection can result in the loss of an entire cargo lot. Bureau Veritas specialists understand the importance of this and apply their expertise to keep your cargo moving throughout the entire supply chain.
We offer inspection services at every point in the supply chain: from inspection of holds and their hatch covers to supervision of cargo loading and unloading.
Bureau Veritas coordination centers are located in France, Switzerland, Russia, the USA, Singapore, Brazil and Argentina. Our international network of laboratories is equipped with modern equipment. This allows us to meet your specific inspection requirements wherever possible.
Agricultural cargo inspection services include:
- pre-shipment inspections;
- supervision during loading or unloading;
- supervision of reweighing, quantity determination, tally counting;
- sampling and sealing in accordance with contractual requirements;
- monitoring of cargo temperature and quality;
- draft surveys and tank soundings/measurements;
- inspection of holds and tanks;
- supervision of fumigation and unsealing;
- storage control and inventory taking;
- cargo damage inspections;
- product identification and traceability systems, and GMO testing;
- determination of cargo grade in accordance with the applicable standards.