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Pre-shipment inspections (PSI)
In the global trade environment, it’s essential for goods to meet agreed-upon specifications before beginning their journey to their final destination. At Bremer & de Jong, we offer pre-shipment inspections (PSI) to ensure that the quality and quantity of goods are precisely verified before they are loaded and shipped. This final inspection before dispatch helps importers minimise risks.
What are pre-shipment inspections (PSI)?
Pre-shipment inspections are carried out when 80% to 100% of an order is produced and packed. The purpose of this inspection is to verify that products meet the established specifications, both in quality and quantity, prior to shipment. This process provides both importers and exporters with confidence that the goods are in good condition and align with contractual agreements.
Purpose of a PSI
A PSI is designed to identify potential issues before products leave the factory or storage facility. This process is crucial for:
- Verifying product quality: Ensures goods meet the agreed quality standards.
- Confirming quantity: Ensures that the correct quantities are loaded.
- Minimising risks: Detects any defects or deviations early so that corrective actions can still be taken.
- Meeting deadlines and safeguarding reputation: Prevents delays or misunderstandings that could impact the company’s reputation and delivery reliability.
Why outsource a PSI?
Conducting a PSI is a specialised process that requires time, expertise, and precision. Many companies choose to outsource this task to focus on their core operations. Bremer & de Jong provides professional inspection services to ensure that each shipment is meticulously inspected. This helps save time and resources while ensuring that shipments meet international standards and client expectations.
Benefits
A pre-shipment inspection offers significant advantages for companies aiming to reduce risks, including:
Protection of product quality: Prevents the shipping of defective or non-compliant products.
Avoiding delays: Detecting issues early allows for adjustments without jeopardising delivery dates.
Compliance with international standards and regulations: PSI helps ensure that products meet the legal requirements and quality standards of the destination country.
The process
During a PSI, every aspect of the shipment is checked. The surveyor follows these steps:
- Documentation review: Starting with verifying invoices, contracts, and product specifications to determine what needs inspection.
- Goods inspection: Our surveyors conduct a thorough examination of products, checking quality, quantity, packaging, and labelling to ensure everything meets the agreed standards.
- Billing and pricing verification: We ensure that the value of the goods on the invoices aligns with market value and the delivered products, helping prevent errors in the import process.
- Inspection report: After the inspection, we provide a detailed report to both the importer and the exporter, offering full transparency on the condition of goods before shipment.
By conducting pre-shipment inspections, Bremer & de Jong guarantees reliable, accurate control of your shipments, preventing legal and logistical issues and ensuring goods reach their destination as planned.
Additional quality inspections
In addition to PSI, we offer further quality control services, such as factory audits, container loading checks (CLC), during production checks (DPC), and first article inspections (FAI).
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