Supervision of loading
- Noting the visible condition of containers before loading.
- Where possible noting the visible external condition of bales during loading to containers and/or vessels.
- Noting the marks on the bales at the time of loading to containers and/or vessels.
- Supervising the sealing of containers after loading.
Supervision of loading
Post-landed
- Supervision of unsealing, de-vanning and tallying of bales from containers.
- Surveys for external and internal damage to bales.
Supervision of de-vanning
Surveying damaged cotton
Warehouse inspections
Controllers can also be appointed by buyers, sellers, underwriters or banks to:
- Inspect the condition of warehouses.
- Carry out inventory stock checks.
These can be carried out at various locations including, but not limited to:
- Gin or other warehouses in country of origin.
- Port warehouses at ports of export.
- Consignment warehouses after export.