We provide cargo surveying services across Chicago & the Great Lakes region, with additional coverage in Texas Gulf Coast markets based on schedule and dispatch availability. If your cargo event is time-sensitive, call and we’ll confirm coverage quickly.

 

We support cargo stakeholders who need independent documentation and clear reporting:

 

Service list:

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1. Cargo Damage Surveys
   Document visible damage, packaging condition, handling marks, wetting, impact indicators, and location of exceptions with photo evidence.

2. Condition Surveys (Pre-Load / Pre-Shipment / Post-Discharge)
   Establish baseline condition and identify exceptions before custody changes.

3. Shortage / Over, Short & Damaged (OS&D) Inspections
   Support for quantity disputes and exception reporting—counts, measurements, and condition notes.

4. Loading & Discharge Surveys
   Independent oversight during cargo operations: stowage observations, handling notes, exceptions, and time-stamped photography.

5. Tally / Piece Count Support
   Piece counts, packaging verification, and discrepancy documentation coordinated with terminal/warehouse operations.

6. Seal Verification & Chain-of-Custody Checks
   Seal numbers, container condition, door hardware observations, and custody transfer documentation.

7. Quantity Surveys 
   Quantity verification using recognized methods and practical reporting suited to stakeholders.

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Who We Work With:

• Cargo underwriters / claims handlers

• Vessel operators & agents

• Terminals, stevedores, and warehouses

• Brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams

• Commodity traders & shippers

• Owners/charterers needing condition or exception documentation

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How It Works

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Step 1: Call or submit the request form
Tell us what happened, where, and the time window.

Step 2: We confirm availability + scope
We’ll confirm location coverage and what documentation is feasible on scene.

Step 3: On-site survey + documentation
We document facts, condition, and exceptions with photos and notes.

Step 4: Report delivery
You receive a report and supporting photos (timing depends on scope and access).

Need a survey today or overnight? Call — we’ll tell you availability immediately.

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CALL US TODAY: 1-877-921-2628