To start performing his duties, an inspector needs to identify the type of damage. Then, an action plan is developed. If the cargo has been damaged due to exposure to water, a specialist must conduct a test to determine the concentration of salt. Damaged cargo is charged to the carrier if the water that soaked the cargo turns out to be salty. If the test for sea salt shows a negative result, the expert will conduct further investigations to identify the cause of the cargo's wetting and damage. There are cases where cargo damage occurs even before loading onto the ship during transportation. Cargo is transported by road using trucks or by rail using freight trains to reach the port. When transporting food products or other goods sensitive to storage and transportation conditions, research related to storage conditions is conducted. This includes checking compliance with temperature regimes, conformity of packaging to transportation requirements, etc. Failure to comply with these conditions during transportation leads to food products becoming unfit for consumption. The specialist evaluates the damage comprehensively. If you need a cargo damage assessment service, please fill out the form below.