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Marine Surveys and Cargo Inspections in India
i4Survey Asia has surveyors on the ground in India, attending at Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
We inspect cargo and carriers before loading, carry out draft surveys and sampling, and investigate cargo damage for claims, with the same reporting standard at every port we cover.
Ports We Attend in India
Mumbai
India's largest container port
Chennai
East coast auto & cargo hub
Kolkata
Hooghly River port
What We Do
Commodity Inspections
Pre-shipment verification, draft surveys, cargo sampling, and quality assessments for bulk commodities, metals, steel, and project cargo.
Carrier Inspections
Cargo hold inspections, on/off hire surveys, hatch cover testing, and vessel, container and truck condition checks before loading.
Claim Surveys
Cargo damage investigation, loss assessment, and P&I club survey representation, with photographic evidence and causal analysis.
Commodities we inspect include grains, fertilizers, minerals and ores, coal and petcoke, cement and clinker, steel products (coils, plates, billets), scrap, sugar, wood products, and liquid chemicals and oils.
Common Questions
- Which ports in India do you cover?
- Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. For other locations, tell us where the cargo is and we will get you to the right person in the region.
- Are you independent?
- Yes. We have no ties to shipowners, traders or insurers. Our reports reflect what we find, not what any party wants to hear.
- What does a survey report include?
- The surveyor's findings with photographic evidence and, for claims, causal analysis and loss quantification. Reports are available in English and Chinese.
- How do I request a survey?
- Email china@i4survey.com or message us on WeChat with the cargo, the port and what you need. Our team in Shanghai works in English and Chinese.
Tell Us Where Your Cargo Is
Email china@i4survey.com or use the contact form. We'll get you to the right person in the region.
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