COMMODITY INSPECTION AND TESTING

We offer complete service

  • We ensure quality control in accordance with customer’s contract, take samples of commodity in accordance with requirements of GAFTA, FOSFA, ISO,ICC and ICUMSA
  • We test cargo samples in certified laboratories.
  • We do not allow loading/discharging of goods being incompliant with necessary parameters.
  • upon completion of inspection we issue a weight/quality certificate
  • Supervision of Loading / Discharging includes control of cargo operations on 24/7 basis,
  • Supervision of cargo operations is accompanied with DAILY REPORTS and Photo inspection Reports.
  • We offer reliability and quality of needed inspection.
  • Warehouse Inspection:-includes inspection of technical condition of warehouses, storage rooms, service and residential spaces for quality assessment.
  • Tally Service: - tally count survey is accompanied with daily reports, tally sheets and final tally report.
  • Identification of weight and quantity of cargo by means of re-weighing of each railcar, truck or other vehicles during cargo operations and registration of information in report tables.
  • On-site inspection activities, temperature measuring, sampling, sealing, discharge coordination with loading foreman, ships master and other involved parties
  • Expertise of damaged cargo, containers, is conducted to order of cargo/vehicle insurer and including in-depth investigation of found damage and subsequent report.
    long-term experienced surveyors of TIC-MS Ltd. can determine the reasons of cargo damage or contamination, leakage and loss of cargo.

CONTAINER INSPECTION SERVICES

TIC-MS offers a full range of services on control over container loading and unloading as well as cargo inspection

  • At present the containerized shipping is one of the main types of goods delivery to buyer. Basically any product represented on the market is shipped by means of containers.
  • The TIC-MS Company offers a full range of services on control over container loading and discharge. The control program depends on the type of cargo loaded into container and includes the following
  • Container study in terms of integrity (absence of perforation damages, tightness of door closing);
  • Container cleanness check and its suitability for shipping a definite type of cargo
  • Coolant unit serviceability check and temperature measuring (for refrigerator containers);
  • Control over the process of container loading and discharging
  • Revealing the cargo failing to match the Specifications and its non-admission to loading unless relevant Customer’s instructions received;
  • Visual control of quality of loaded cargo and discharged goods
  • Tally/weight control (for bulked cargo)
  • Sampling and laboratory analysis;
  • Container sealing;
  • Report (including photographic evidences) issue.
  • In order to protect Buyer interests and avoid the dispatch of goods failing to meet the standards of the Buyer’s country, TIC-MS Inspection Company performs a pre-dispatch weight control. The pre-dispatch control may be performed at manufacturer facilities, in ports, or other places of goods dispatch.
  • Seal availability and integrity check;
  • Inspection of cargo stacking after container unsealing
  • Issue of report containing all the data on container + photo report.

PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION

TIC-MS can perform pre-shipment and factory audit inspection services as a part of supply chain management and an important quality control method for checking the quality of commodity according to national and international standards.

Pre-shipment inspection services are designed to protect the interests of buyers in their international purchasing programs. The intervention is an essential part of an international transaction where documented proof of quality and quantity are a requirement of the payment terms. Typically, a service portfolio would contain one or more of the following services at a supplier's manufacturing or loading location:

  • verification of raw or semi-manufactured materials
  • sampling and analysis
  • Staged production inspection
  • Determination of quantity
  • Labeling and documentation control
  • Finished product inspection
  • Packing and marking inspection
  • Supervision of stuffing into containers
  • Photographic reporting
  • Complete final reporting

AGROCHEMICAL INSPECTION AND TESTING

 

TIC-MS can offer inspection and analysis services for all major fertilizer groups, including nitrogen based fertilizers, phosphate based fertilizers, solid and liquid fertilizers. Our comprehensive fertilizer analysis service includes a pre-shipment inspection, sampling, check of cleanliness, tally or draft survey for bulk as well as lab analysis.

We offer wide range of pesticide and chemicals inspection and analysis of active ingredient, impurities, physical properties and MRLs as well as toxicity studies according to AOAC and CIPAC

From the time of your nomination to the issuance of our final report, you will be kept up to speed with your vessel’s movements, port situation and the cargo condition – helping you make minute-by-minute decisions about your goods Inspection of loading into or unloading of goods from the vessel

  • Interview the ship: information about last voyages, last three cargoes, averages (if any), sea protests, type of loading and weighing in the port of shipment, etcc
  • Cleanliness inspection of holds
  • Fertilizers in bulk: draft survey – determination of weight of loaded or unloaded cargo through measurements of the vessel draft
  • liquid fertilizers: volume measurements, determination of density and weight of goods in particular ship's tanks
  • Packaged fertilizers (big bags, bags): tally
  • Supervision of weighing / calibration
  • Temperature checks / control
  • Sampling and labeling
  • Supervision of loading and unloading: visual inspection of condition of goods
  • Sieve analysis
  • Chemical analysis and impurities
  • Inspection of empty holds
  • Regular reporting of situation updates, photo included
  • Issuing inspection certificates and dispatch to the Client
  • Laboratory Analysis

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INSPECTION AND TESTING

Agriculture and food are arguably the world’s most important commodities. Exporters and importers of these commodities want to have the assurance of safety and quality at every stage of the process. Our comprehensive range of services can help you to:

  • Manage risk, do better business and meet your obligations:with stand-alone or integrated independent solutions for every aspect of your agricultural and food supply chains;
  • Safeguard of your consumers:from a primary production point to the point of processing or custody transfer;
  • Comply with complex legislation:including local, regional, national and international rules and regulations for production and trade of agricultural commodities and food;

Products

  • Grain and cereals
  • Cereals flour(wheat)
  • Sugar and molasses
  • Honey and milk products
  • Dried and preserved foods
  • Vegetables and fruits
  • Edible Oil, Fats And Ghee

Services

  • Incoming control of delivered goods to inland silos or to the port terminal.
  • Outbound control from factories or warehouses.
  • Acceptance of the cleanliness / uncleanness of the holds of the vessel, containers, trucks, and other vehicles. Confirmation of the possibility of transporting a particular type of cargo. Issuance of a certificate of cleanliness;
  • Check of rubber seals of hatches.
  • Round-the-clock visual inspection of the loading process and visual assessment of the quality of the goods.
  • Sampling during loading and preparation of a composite sample representing the entire amount of cargo.
  • Laboratory tests of all types of goods in accordance with international standards (ISO, ASTM, DIN, ES, SDS, SAS, ICUMSA), as well as with other customer requirements.
  • Express tests on the main parameters.
  • Analysis of cargo: pesticides, mycotoxins, GMOs, dioxins, radioactivity and heavy metals.
  • Presence at weighing of vehicles and confirmation of weight received at the entrance to the port or loaded onboard. Verification of metrological certification of weights.
  • Draft research (initial, final, intermediate, and barges).
  • Control of completeness of cargo in a container and loading of liquid cargo into flexi-tanks.
  • Sealing of ship / container holds.
  • Photo report at all stages of inspection.

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL INSPECTION & TESTING SERVICES

TIC-MS can perform inspection services on cement, marble, granite, paints, coating products

  • All type of cement products
  • Marble and granite tiles
  • Paints and coating
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We provide a range of inspection services during shipment and at the port, for example:

  • Pre-Shipment Inspection
  • Inspection of cargo during its storage/warehouse operations
  • Inspection of goods in accordance with specific countries´ requirements (ASTM, EN, ISO, ES, SDS, SAS).
  • Sampling & Analysis: Chemical ( Fe2O3, MgO, SiO2, SO3, CaO, Cl, Na2O equiv.) mechanical & Physical (compression strength, flexural strength, soundness, fineness, coating adhesion test, etc.)
  • Tally
  • Visual Checking ( Packing, Markings, Cargo Identification, Surface Condition, Mechanical Damage, Random check of Dimension, etc.)
  • Draft Survey
  • Loading and Discharge Supervision
  • Hold Inspection
  • Supervision of Weighing operations
  • Forwarder Certificate of Receipt Verifications
  • Radioactivity control surveys
  • Damage & loss prevention surveys.

STEEL AND MINERAL INSPECTION & TESTING SERVICES

TIC-MS can perform inspection services on steel (galvanized) and stainless steel products as well as minerals.

  • deformed or plain reinforcing steel  bars and wires
  • sheet(shaquared or plain), plates and strips flat or coils
  • welded or seamless pipe & tube (round, rectangular or square)
  • channel and beam sections
  • mesh wire fencing panels and rolls
  • even iron raw material and ballets
  • stainless steel and non-ferrous metals products

We provide a range of inspection services during shipment and at the port, for example:

  • Pre-Shipment Inspection
  • Inspection of cargo during its storage/warehouse operations
  • Stock Monitoring Agreement
  • Audit of Inventories, Due Diligence and audit of warehouses and terminals
  • Inspection of goods in accordance with specific countries´ requirements (American Rust Standard)
    Sampling & Analysis: Chemical( C, Si, Mn, S, P, Ni, Cr, Cu etc.) & Physical (yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, bending, zinc coating, coating adhesion test, etc.)
  • Tally
  • Visual Checking ( Packing, Markings, Cargo Identification, Surface Condition, Mechanical Damage, Random check of Dimension, etc.)
  • Draft Survey
  • Loading and Discharge Supervision
  • Hold Inspection
  • Supervision of Weighing operations
  • Forwarder Certificate of Receipt Verifications
  • Radioactivity control surveys
  • Damage & loss prevention surveys.

 

Scrap Inspection & Testing Services

The very nature of scrap metal and plastic requires highly specialized and experienced inspection team.

Ferrous metals we inspect:

  • Cast iron scrap
  • Railway/Railroad scrap
  • Stainless steel scrap
  • Auto scrap

Non- Ferrous metals we inspect:

  • Mixed metals scrap
  • Electric motors scrap
  • Copper & Aluminum scrap
  • Precise Catalyst

Rubber Scrap we inspect:

  • Waste tire scrap
  • Silicone scrap
  • Latex rubber scrap
  • Rubber hose scrap

Plastic scrap we inspect:

  • Plastic bottles, bags and other forms of HDPE plastics scrap
  • Car parts or accessories and other forms of PP plastic scrap
  • PET scrap
  • LDPE plastic scrap
  • PVC scraps such as pipes, fencing etc.

We offer services in certain countries across all sectors of the metal and plastic recycling industry, including:

  • Visual classification of scrap metal to ensure conformity with
  • Contractual specifications
  • Grading determination (sizing and impurities)
  • Measurement of radioactivity levels
  • Ensuring that  inspected scrap is free of hazardous, dangerous and prohibited goods
  • Weight control
  • Photographic reporting
  • Certification
  • We apply Basel convention for all wastes and scraps

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND TESTING

 

TIC-MS is providing accurate and consistent inspection and weighing information that describes the quantity and quality of petroleum products being bought and sold.

TIC-MS and its inspectors all over the Middle East protect the clients, help and control the quality and quantity of cargo during loading/discharge.

TIC-MS inspectors carry out all the necessary measurements and calculations, promptly informing their clients about any contractual violations, inconsistencies or damages observed.

TIC-MS provide photo and video evidence, and other documentary support of the logistic process and produce detailed inspection report or certificate. If any non-compliance with contract specification, or a threat to the safety or damage of the cargo is observed our inspectors notify our clients immediately on 24/7 bases and proper action to avoid or limit the damages is advised and implemented.

With our own independent laboratories and accreditation, we are ready to offer you:

  • Incoming control of the delivered goods to the inland tanks or to port terminal
  • Out coming control from the factories or tanks
  • inspection of vessel`s holds (containers) cleanliness and the confirmation of its suitability to carry of a particular type of cargo. Issuance of the cleanliness certificate
  • inspection of hatch covers conditions
  • 24 hours’ visual inspection of the loading process and visual assessment the quality of the goods
  • sampling during loading and preparation of composite sample representing the whole quantity of cargo as per international sampling standards
  • laboratory testing of all types of goods in accordance with the local and international requirements and standards (ISO, ASTM, DIN) and also with specific customer requirements
  • Weight control during vessel loading or discharge based on vessel calculation as well as cargo outturn confirmation based on shore measurement. Checking validity of metrological certification of scales
  • draught surveys of seagoing vessels and barges
  • control of cargo staffing into container
  • sealing of the holds of the vessel / container
  • checking technical condition of the warehouses and tanks for its suitability for storage of the particular cargo
  • Confirmation of the cargo volume/tonnage accumulated in warehouses or in the port for banks and insurance companies. FCR confirmation (FCR– forwarders certificate of receipt)
  • Verifying the compliance of labeling and packaging with specifications
  • Control and protective action on behalf of our clients.

LEATHER AND FOOTWEAR INSPECTION AND TESTING

TIC-MS offers a wide range of inspection and testing services for leather and footwear products, to ensure that your products are of the highest quality and in compliance with international standards.

Testing Services for Leather & Footwear

  • Durability Testing
  • Bond Adhesion and Attachment Strength Testing
  • Components and Accessories Testing
  • Colorfastness
  • Waterproof Properties
  • Restricted Substance List (RSL) Testing
  • Safety Footwear Testing
  • EU Directive Testing
  • Mold Prevention Solution

 

TEXTILE INSPECTION AND TESTING

TIC-MS delivers Total Quality Assurance solutions for all your soft lines products, including textiles like medical textiles and upholstery, apparel like active wear and children’s apparel, and soft home furnishings. Our comprehensive services enable you to ensure quality and safety with precision. We offer the following services for textiles:

Fiber Identification –fiber identification labels indicating the fiber type and percentage of fiber components and fiber composition to classify quota categories.

Eco Textile Testing –

Feather and Down Testing:-

  • quantitative analysis,
  • Filling power,
  • thermal properties,
  • Migration
  • Penetration resistance.

Care Label Instructions :-

  • Colorfastness to washing, bleaching, and dry cleaning 
  • Dimensional stability, appearance retention, and ironing

Performance Testing:-

  • Dimensional stability to washing and dry cleaning 
  • Colorfastness to light, crocking (rubbing), washing, bleaching 
  • Physical tests - Strength, abrasion, pilling resistance 
  • Chemical Tests - finish analysis and pH
  • UV protection performance
  • Thermal and Water Vapor Resistance Testing –
  • toxicity assessments
  • Flammability Testing -
  • Quality assurance .

 

Machinery & Equipment Inspection

 

Inspection machinery and checks designed to thoroughly evaluate machine components’ condition, functionality, and integrity to ensure that every part aligns with industry standards, quality benchmarks, and safety regulations

  • Inspection of industrial machine and equipment pre-shipment
  • Inspection of electric parts and batteries
  • Inspection of mechanical parts and performance test
  • Inspection of boats , tanker and LNG carrier
  • Inspection of filling and packing line
  • Inspection of compressors, boilers, chiller , cooling and air condition units
  • Inspection of different types of  tools
  • Inspection of gears, motors and assessing the engine and its components
  • Inspection of lifting and electric stairs
  • Inspection of vehicles, trains, ships and aircraft
  • Inspecting tires, rims, valves, belts, hoses, and more