The Container Loading Supervision (CLS) takes place during loading the products into the container for shipment to make sure goods are handled correctly during loading.
What is the Container Loading Supervision?
The Container Loading Supervision (CLS) takes place right before the vendor is supposed to load the products for shipment; it aims to supervise the whole loading process at the factory or your forwarder's premises. Container Loading Supervision provides reassurance that packed goods are handled correctly when loaded into a container to ensure safe transportation and delivery to the final destination in a satisfactory condition.
What do we check during the Container Loading Supervision?
1) Quantity check
2) Packing list check
3) The container conditions
4) The loading process (cartons conditions, filling-up level, etc.)
5) A quick look at the packaging & packing of your products
Our inspectors examine a range of important criteria to ensure accurate quantities of the order are loaded into a container and handled correctly to protect your goods during shipment. We also verify the container is properly sealed and the documentation for customs is available for checking.
PS: If you need extensive quality control checks on product specifications based on AQL standards, you could also request to perform a standard inspection, such as a Pre-Shipment Inspection or During Production Inspection.
What is the purpose and benefit of the Container Loading Supervision?
Since shipment has to take several weeks to reach the final destination, through Container Loading Supervision, it will secure the goods are loaded and packed efficiently and that products are not damaged during the shipment. Container Loading Supervision is a unique service, combining container loading supervision checklists with your unique product specifications and other key criteria. It ensures the right goods incorrect quantity breakdown are loaded into containers correctly and with care.
For instance, if the goods are improperly loaded in a humid container, it may cause broken cartons and broken products. Through Container Loading Supervision, save time and money and secure your imports while keeping pressure on your vendor to push for continual quality. The detailed benefits are listed as the following:
1) Ensure your products are transported in the appropriate conditions.
2) Verify the right goods are loaded into the containers (no substitution).
3) Guarantee you receive the total order quantity at the destination.
4) Confirm your products are packaged and shipped as per conditions stated on the sales contract.
5) Container Loading Monitoring ensures the right goods incorrect quantity breakdown are loaded into containers correctly and with care.
6) Reduce the risk of trade scams or other problems caused by incorrect information from the supplier.
7) Avoid damage or contamination of goods during transportation.
8) Facilitate further processing when the goods arrive at their destination.
Valuable concerns with Container Loading Supervision service
We provide the status of the container itself.
The right goods, no replacement of products possible.
The quantity of boxes is exact.
The loading will be done with care (limitation of broken goods due to loading).
The inspector will call the office so that you get immediate feedback.
If you read your e-mails quickly and if you have instructed your vendor to wait for your green light before shipping, you have a chance of stopping disasters.
The container is forwarded to your company.
We note whether a seal is affixed on the container or not.
We perform a final check on packing.