🔍 Why is this inspection crucial?
In international trade, every stage of transportation involves risks. This is why pre- and post-shipment inspections are essential to ensure the compliance, security and traceability of goods. Whether you are an exporter, importer, freight forwarder or insurer, these inspections allow you to document the actual condition of your cargo before and after transit.
Our inspection missions
Pre-shipment Inspection
Before shipment, our experts perform:
A verification of packaging, labeling and documentation
Une vérification de l’emballage, de l’étiquetage et de la documentation
A conformity assessment to the required standards (quality, quantity, condition, etc.)
A monitoring of storage conditions before departure
Inspection post-expédition
À l’arrivée, nous réalisons :
- verification of the integrity of seals and containers
- La vérification de l’intégrité des scellés et des contenants
- The detection of possible damage or losses
- The issuance of accurate reports that can be used in the event of a claim
Types of cargo inspected
Containers (dry, refrigerated, ventilated)
Packaged, bulk or sensitive goods
Agri-food, pharmaceutical, and industrial products
Hazardous materials (according to IMDG regulations)
Benefits for you
Reducing business risks
Traceability and documentary evidence
Dispute resolution and increased credibility
Support in case of an insurance claim
L'expertise GMS
Our experienced inspectors operate in the ports, warehouses, and import/export zones of Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, and beyond. Each mission concludes with a detailed report, supported by photos, measurements, and clear recommendations.
Types of cargo inspected
Trust GMS to ensure the integrity of your goods, from shipment to receipt.
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Other Services
- Pre- and post-shipment inspection
- Oil survey (onshore/offshore, bunker, STS operations)
- Draft survey & Ullage measurement
- Inspection of containerized or bulk cargo
- Damage survey (cargo, ships, containers)
- Superintendance et tallying des marchandises
- Inspection and certification of holds/tanks
- Monitoring of loading operations for export products
- Investigations for claims management and complaints
IN BENIN
Scoa gbeto, Square 263-264 M/ AGUEMON Moubaraka.
- +229 61 19 78 30
IN TOGO
On Ocam Street, building opposite the Moov Africa Ocam agency, on the 2nd floor
- +228 97937475
- +228 71613704
IN FRANCE
77 Dupleix Alley
93600 Aulnay Sous Bois
- +33 658 295 839
IN IVORY COAST
Abidjan-Cocody, II Plateaux 7th Phase, Opposite the Saint Georges Clinic
- +225 0747058050
- +225 0506383357
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