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What’s the typical inspection process for a container shipment?

8th January, 2013

Our standard full-time cargo inspection service covers weight and quality supervision during container packing. We draw samples and dispatch a shipment composite to our laboratory for immediate analysis. We understand that the level of representation…

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What types of documents do you issue for the services you offer?

We provide three types of cargo certification documents: Analysis reports Quality and weight certificates Survey or inspection reports. All of our documents are delivered electronically, and issued on our letterhead so that they can be…

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What’s the turnaround time on quality and weight certificates?

17th January, 2013

We aim to expedite document drafts for bulk and containerised cargo as soon as possible. We draft documents whilst laboratory testing is being carried out to save time, meaning that drafts are complete by the…

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How do you issue your documents?

Our bulk cargo certificates are issued electronically via email, as securely encrypted PDF documents.

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What’s the turnaround time on analysis?

Most quality testing parameters are reported same day the sample arrives.

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What information do you need to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible?

If you inform us of each shipment order prior to packing, we can prepare the documentation and test requirements efficiently. This ensures you have a trouble-free start to each shipment. Advising us of your analysis…

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What methods do you use with analysis?

As an NATA accredited analysis provider Commodity Inspection Services offers quality testing that helps your organization make informed decisions saving time and resources.

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What if I require independent sampling?

In addition to a growing inspection and superintendent staff base, CIS has an extensive network of inspectors covering all of the regular grain packers around Australia. Upon receiving shipment instructions, we inform our inspector in…

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How do I package and send samples?

1st April, 2015

The best general practices when packing and sending samples are: Always use quality packaging Make sure everything is thoroughly sealed Ensure grain and meal sample bags have all air removed prior to sealing Bubble wrap…

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Do you have international offices?

17th January, 2013

CIS is currently based in Australia, but superintendence requires a global network, so we work daily with trusted international superintendence companies on an interdependent basis. We work with companies that share the same values of…

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