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Types of Freight Inspections
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During trucking mishaps as
shown at left, a professional surveyor is usually hired. |
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Inspection is essential to
ascertain the extent of the damage and whether or not any of the goods involved can be salvaged. |
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During loading, materials may be unsuitably stacked or loaded into the container as shown at left. | |
| In such cases inspection is essential to determine the extent of the damage and whether or not any of the goods involved can be salvaged. |
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Damage often occurs due to shifting loads or improper loading Here we see cracks in a vanity top which occurred in transit. | |
| In cases such as this, inspection may determine that there is little that can be salvaged. Where the entire contents have been damaged, replacements must be obtained. |
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An industrial shear machine
which suffered damaged during shipment and handling. |
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| Pen & circle shows broken weld damage to these shears due to rough handling or shifting cargo during transport. |
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Vehicles |
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A fire truck shipped to the
island was damaged during shipment and handling. |
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| All aspects of operation must be thoroughly tested upon delivery to assure that the shipped item is fully functional and undamaged. |
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Here is an example of a fire truck shipped to the island which was damaged during shipment and handling. The pen shows minor damage to the bumper of the truck. | |