Assuring Quality and Quantity at Custody Transfer Points
The global coal trade relies on precise determination of weight and quality at critical custody transfer points. Discrepancies in tonnage or composition during vessel loading or discharge can lead to costly disputes, demurrage, or financial penalties.
BQCIS provides independent supervision and certification of all shipment operations—draft surveys, weighing, and sampling—to ensure that transfer quantities and coal quality conform to contractual specifications. Our inspectors work under ISO 13909 and ASTM D7430 standards for unbiased accuracy.
We issue internationally recognized Certificates of Weight and Quality for trade settlement, safeguarding both buyer and seller from uncertainty while reinforcing trust across the supply chain.
Key Inspection & Sampling Activities
Key Benefits of Shipment & Trade Inspection
Accurate Weight & Quality Verification
Ensure all coal shipments meet contractual specifications with precise measurement and analysis oversight.
Loss Control & Dispute Prevention
Independent verification reduces demurrage, short-loading claims, and financial risk between buyer and seller.
Commercial Credibility
BQCIS-certified documents are globally recognized and accepted for bank negotiations and LC settlements.
Trade Transparency & Confidence
Transparent verification fosters trust between stakeholders across the global coal supply chain.
Success Story
Independent Draft Survey Resolves Tonnage Dispute
A coal trader and port operator disputed a vessel’s tonnage variance. Divergent draft readings jeopardized LC documentation and payment release.
BQCIS performed a full-process draft survey audit, recalculating corrected displacement values and verifying all hydrostatic data using independent calibration charts. Results were supported by verified moisture and density data from accredited laboratories.
The BQCIS-certified report identified calibration bias in the port’s initial readings. The final corrected figures were accepted by both buyer and seller, resolving the dispute, validating the invoice, and preventing demurrage losses.