Marine & Cargo

Originating from Europe's largest export port, the marine and cargo industry is in our DNA. Our far-reaching expertise covers almost every aspect of shipping claims and prevention. 

Know-how you can depend on

We have an iron track record in a broad array of marine & cargo survey fields. You can count on close contact with a highly experienced surveyor who can deliver clear assessments and proactive solutions for the areas of expertise listed below. 

Expertise

Cargo Surveys

  • Outturn & Preshipment Surveys
  • Steel Cargo and Metal Products (coils, plates, sections, slabs, bars, beams)
  • General Breakbulk,
  • Project Cargo & Heavy Lift
  • Forest products (plywood, paper, woodpulp)
  • Commodities (rice, coffee, cacao, sugar)
  • Refrigerated Cargo
  • Lashing & Securing
  • Ro-Ro cargo

Damage Prevention Survey

  • Loading Survey & Supervision of Heavy Lift & Project Cargo
  • Lashing & Securing of Heavy Lift & Project Cargo
  • Ro-Ro Shipment Supervision
  • IMDG Inspections
  • Vanning Survey IMDG 
  • Lashing & Securing Inspections
  • Steel Outturn Inspections
  • Steel Shipments in Container

Containers

  • Container Damage Evaluation
  • Container Value Assessments
  • Stuffing, Lashing & Securing of Container Loads
  • IMDG

Claim Handling & Liability

  • Breakbulk Stevedores
  • Container Terminals
  • Cargo Handlers 
  • Forwarders
  • Warehouse Operators
  • Carriers
  • CMR & Air Cargo

Hull & Machinery

  • Vessels
  • Gantry Cranes
  • Mobile Shore Cranes
  • Forklifts
  • Reach Stackers
  • Straddle Carriers
  • Emtpy Container Handlers
  • Heavy Rolling Equipment

Salvage Sale

  • Steel Cargoes
  • Commodities

 

What we are known for

Extensive expertise

Our experts know their industries inside out. We have specific surveyors with long-standing, practical experience for every area.

Clear reporting

We deliver multilingual survey reports including substantiated descriptions and concrete visual material.

24/7 availability

We go where you need, when you need it. Our international specialists know the terrain and are ready for deployment.

Interested in our services?

Our experts are available to deploy wherever you need them, 24/7. Tell us where your challenge lies and we'll work closely with you to swiftly assess and resolve it.

Survey Bureau De Keersmaecker N.V.

Alfons Wensstraat 16
2180 Ekeren (Antwerp)
Belgium

BE 0419.222.419

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