Ensuring cargo transport units are structurally sound, weather-tight, and compliant with international shipping regulations is essential to protecting high-value freight and minimizing intermodal liability. MP Inspection provides independent 3rd-party container condition surveys, damage evaluations, and repair cost estimates for shipping lines, container leasing companies, freight forwarders, and marine underwriters worldwide.
Key Services & Operational Scope
- IICL Standard Damage Assessment & Repair Estimates
- Physical inspection of dry van, open top, flat rack, and tank containers following IICL (Institute of International Container Lessors) standards.
- Accurate appraisal of structural damage to corner posts, side panels, floorboards, roof sheets, cross members, and door gaskets.
- Technical review and verification of repair estimate quotes (Estimates of Repair) from depot repair shops to prevent overbilling.
- CSC Safety Plate & Structural Compliance Audits
- Audit of International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) safety approval plates.
- Structural integrity checks to ensure containers meet maximum gross weight and stacking capability standards for ocean transit.
- Inspection of twist-lock pockets, corner castings, and lashing points for safe intermodal handling.
- Refrigerated Container (Reefer) Technical Inspections
- Physical and structural condition assessment of reefer container bodies, insulation panels, and T-bar flooring.
- Technical oversight of machinery operational status, set-point temperature logs, power cable integrity, and airflow efficiency.
- Pre-trip inspection (PTI) verification and cargo damage investigation due to reefer mechanical failure or temperature deviation.
- On-Hire / Off-Hire & Container Depot Inspections
- Comprehensive condition reporting during container leasing handovers (On-Hire) and returns (Off-Hire).
- Clear distinction between operational wear-and-tear and actionable structural damage.
- Issuance of official Container Seaworthiness & Condition Certificates for depot management and shipping lines.
International Standards & Compliance
Our container inspection and auditing procedures adhere to global intermodal transport guidelines:
- IICL-6 (Institute of International Container Lessors Inspection Criteria)
- CSC Convention (International Convention for Safe Containers / IMO)
- ISO 1496 (Specification and Testing of Series 1 Freight Containers)
Why Choose MP Inspection?
| Feature | Client Benefit |
| IICL Certified Standards | Globally recognized damage classification protecting against inflated depot repair bills. |
| Reefer Loss Prevention | Detailed technical audits preventing temperature-sensitive cargo spoilage and claims. |
| Independent Intermodal Reports | Defensible evidence for claims between cargo owners, leasing companies, and carriers. |
Request a Container Survey
Protect your intermodal assets and ensure container seaworthiness. Contact our logistics inspection team today.
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