What is Container Loading Supervision (CLS)?
Container loading is a critical step in delivering your goods. Even a good-quality product, if loaded incorrectly, can arrive damaged or even unsalable. Container Loading Supervision (CLS) verifies the count, confirms the load and seals the container at the factory or port - ensuring the correct products are loaded, in the right quantities and secured to minimize damage in transit.
- Quantity & assortment verified against the packing list
- Container & export carton condition checked
- Loading supervised to prevent damage & substitution
- Detailed photographic report within 24 hours
What We Check in a CLS
A supervised load protects your investment and ensures your cargo arrives safely and in the same condition as when loading began.
Quantity & Assortment
Correct quantities of styles, sizes and products as per the packing list.
Correct Products
Verify the right goods are loaded - no substitution.
Container Condition
Containers free from damage, dirt, moisture and with correct numbers.
Export Carton Condition
Cartons checked for wet, damaged or defective packaging.
Proper Loading Supervision
Loading supervised to minimize breakage and maximize space.
Shipping Marks
Shipping marks verified against the order documentation.
Weather Protection
Loading delayed during inclement weather to protect goods.
Client Special Requirements
Your custom loading instructions and special checkpoints.
How Loading Supervision Is Conducted
A structured six-step procedure that verifies every stage of the loading process.
Quantity Conformity
Check carton stock against the packing list and calculate order, shipment and packed quantities.
Product Conformity
Open cartons and check the product package meets agreed specifications; flag bad quality or critical defects.
Loading Condition Check
Record loading time and weather, and photograph any special conditions.
Container Condition Check
Verify the container is free from damage, dirt and moisture; confirm the container number.
Loading Stuff Check
Inspect all cartons stuffed, replace or repair damaged packages, and ensure secure step-wise stacking.
Sealing Check
Verify the shipper's seal number and confirm the container door is properly closed and sealed.
Why You Need Container Loading Supervision
Safe Transport
Products transported in appropriate conditions.
No Substitution
Verify the right goods are loaded into the containers.
Total Order Quantity
Guarantee you receive the full order at destination.
Damage Prevention
Properly loaded to minimize the risk of transit damage.
Contract Compliance
Packaged and shipped as per the sales contract.
24-Hour Report
Detailed photographic record of the entire loading process.
Comprehensive Loading Reports
Every report documents the loading process with detailed photos - from the empty container and each loading stage to the sealed door. You can see what our inspector sees, and receive the report within 24 hours of the loading.
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