Container examination
External structure, doors, seals, roof, walls, floor and ventilation points are inspected before disturbance where possible.
Marine survey services
Container Cargo Surveys
Container condition, leakage, contamination, stuffing, unstuffing and cargo-damage investigations with traceable evidence.
Overview
Independent attendance with evidence you can rely on
Containerised cargo claims often turn on small details: door seals, roof and side-wall damage, floor condition, ventilation, packing, securing and the point at which water or impact entered the transport chain. Headway Marine records these details independently at terminals, depots, warehouses and delivery premises.
Scope and reporting are tailored to the appointment, the interests represented and the evidence required. Joint attendances are handled professionally, with areas of agreement and disagreement recorded clearly.
Typical scope
Services available
✓Container condition and damage surveys
✓Water-ingress and leakage testing
✓Stuffing and unstuffing attendance
✓Cargo securing and packing inspection
✓Seal verification and chain-of-custody records
✓Reefer cargo condition investigations
✓Contamination and odour assessment
✓Repair scope and loss-mitigation advice
Our approach
A clear process from instructions to report
Cargo evidence
Stowage, packaging, securing, wetting patterns, damage distribution and relevant environmental indicators are documented.
Cause and report
The physical evidence is compared with transport records and handling events to provide clear findings and limitations.
Appointments
Commonly appointed by
Cargo ownersContainer linesInsurersFreight forwardersShippers and receiversClaims handlers
Frequently asked questions
Container Cargo Surveys: practical questions
Should the container seal be preserved?
Seal number, condition and removal should be documented whenever relevant to the investigation.
Can water ingress be investigated?
Yes. Container condition, suspected entry paths, cargo wetting patterns and available transport evidence can be examined.
Can unpacking be attended?
Stuffing, unstuffing, segregation and cargo-condition recording can be arranged.
24/7 operational response