Stockpile & Warehouse Inspection
Inspection at the warehouse or stockpile is critical as it represents the point of origin and storage where physical commodity risks must be mitigated before goods enter international transit. With modern supply chains facing high volatility, tight margins, and sophisticated fraud, managing risk at rest is just as vital as managing risk in motion.
This also prevents
- Double-Pledging: Independent surveyors verify that a specific stockpile exists and is not being pledged as collateral for multiple bank loans simultaneously.
- Detecting “Ghost” Cargo: Physical audits prevent fraudulent schemes—like painted sand or hollow piles—where operators fake inventory volume to secure financing.
- Enabling Repo Financing: Validates the exact volume and ownership needed for structured trade finance.
Many a times, it is also the guarantee before advance payment is wired to the seller as proof that cargo of the right quality exists at point of contact.
Our Stockpile and Warehouse Inspection services provide independent verification of stored commodities, ensuring transparency and confidence throughout the supply chain. Our experienced inspectors assess the quantity, quality, condition, storage practices, and compliance requirements of commodities held at stockyards, terminals, warehouses, and storage facilities.
The inspection covers stockpile measurement, inventory verification, visual condition assessment, storage environment evaluation, and documentation review to support accurate trading, inventory control, and contractual requirements.
Key Services Include:
- Stockpile quantity measurement and inventory verification
- Warehouse and storage facility inspection
- Visual condition assessment of stored commodities
- Identification of contamination, deterioration, or loss
- Stock reconciliation and inventory reporting
- Verification of storage compliance and handling practices
