Services provided by CMC Intl.
CMC’s wide range of services is offered within two product tiers:
>> Container Inspection Services
Inspections of individual containers at regular specified points in the logistics cycle.
- New Unit Factory Inspection
What We Do Why We Do It Pre-production verification of all raw materials and construction components, including steel, paint, flooring, machinery, foaming, aluminium, etc. as well as the competency and experience level of the manufacturer's factory staff and management. Review of factory production line and machinery, manufacturing process, approved specification drawings, container dimensions and construction, including laboratory testing of component parts. To ensure a container will be produced with the highest quality manufacturing process before mass production commences to protect the customer's interrest and to ensure the container will enjoy optimal longevity of useful life. To identify any improper materials and manufacturing defects which could result in an inoperable container, and possible future warranty claim. Provide continuous inspection of all aspects of the manufacturer's production process, including manufacture, vendor management and monitoring of order completion and delivery timing of the containers. To ensure that containers have been manufactured in accordance with the agreed specification without defect, in an efficient manner to the highest quality and standard, in accordance with the customer's delivery timing requirements. Check installation of reefer machinery into container unit and review machinery manufacturer's commissioning testing, etc. To identify any defects which might affect the operational reliability of the reefer machinery of the container, and so avoid expensive out-of-service costs and consequent warranty claims. - On-Hire Survey
An on-hire survey is the inspection of a container made at the time a shipping line (or other lessee) takes delivery of the container under a lease agreement.
What We Do Why We Do It Check that the container meets the condition criteria specified in the lease agreement between the lessor and the lessee. To ensure that the container will withstand in-service maintenance for a reasonable period of time. Create a detailed record of the container’s condition, with particular focus on any pre-existing damage or other defect. To ensure that the lessee is not held liable for any damage which occurred before delivery of the container. Classify the container as general-cargo, food-grade, or other standard specified by lessee. To ensure the suitability of the container to carry the specified cargo. Check reefer container machinery, testing motors for bearing noise and leakage, requesting the download data in all cases. To identify defects which might affect the operational reliability of the reefer container. - Off-Hire Survey
At the time a container is redelivered by the lessee to the lessor’s depot, the depot will survey the container and prepare an estimate of costs to repair it. An off-hire survey is an independent inspection of the container and of the estimate prepared by the depot.
What We Do Why We Do It Inspect the container in the lessor’s depot after it has been redelivered. To check that items identified as lessee damage conform to the agreed lease terms and to general industry practice. To ensure that no item relates to damage on the container before it was taken on lease by the lessee. To assess whether the proposed repairs and repair methods are the most economical. To verify that the proposed repair costs are in line with the local market. - Condition Survey
An inspection usually performed in depot to check the condition of a container prior to it being loaded with cargo or estimated for repair.
What We Do Why We Do It Inspect the container and record all impact and other operational damage, as well as wear and tear. To assess whether the container is, or at reasonable cost could be, in a suitable condition to carry cargo. To determine the most cost-effective next step for the container (i.e. loading with cargo, repair, redelivery to lessor, empty positioning, disposal). - In-Service Inspection
An inspection performed when the container is in use.
What We Do Why We Do It Inspect the container in accordance with the lessee’s specific in-service condition criteria (rather than in accordance with IICL off-hire criteria). To ensure the operational safety of the container. To maintain the operator’s reputation with his customers. To monitor repair-depot performance and assess the need for depot training and audit. - Post-Repair Inspection
An inspection performed after a container has been repaired.
What We Do Why We Do It Inspect the quality and completeness of repair work against the repair estimate. To ensure that all items on the repair estimate have been completed in accordance with IICL criteria. Instruct depot to correct defective work and ensure that re-work meets required standard. To ensure that the container can be operated safely. To ensure that the lessee does not face improper repair charges when the container is redelivered to the lessor. - Reefer Pre-Trip Inspection
An inspection of reefer containers performed either at time of delivery to the lessee from the lessor’s depot, or prior to the container being loaded with cargo.
What We Do Why We Do It Check reefer container machinery, testing motors for bearing noise and leakage, requesting the download data in all cases. To identify defects which might affect the operational reliability of the reefer container. Perform test on container to check that pre-set temperature is reached within specified time and maintained within specified tolerances. To ensure that prior to use the container is fully operational. - Reefer Post-Trip Inspection
An inspection of reefer containers performed at the time a reefer container is redelivered by the lessee to the lessor.
What We Do Why We Do It Perform the same checks and tests as in the pre-trip inspection. To check that the container is in proper working order. To ensure that the lessee is not held liable for subsequent damage or deterioration to the container. - Tank Cleaning Certificates
A periodic inspection of tank containers performed in accordance with international regulatory requirements.
What We Do Why We Do It Visual external and internal inspection of tank containers and completion of cleaning certificates in required format. To maintain lessee’s compliance with applicable CSC requirements. To identify internal aggressive pitting, dirt or cargo residue. To ensure that the tank container can safely carry hazardous or non-hazardous cargo as required. To ensure that cargo is not contaminated with residue from previous use. - Ship-Side Visual Inspection
A visual external inspection of containers performed alongside vessel during loading and discharge of containers.
What We Do Why We Do It Inspect containers as they are loaded on or discharged from vessels at port terminals. To record missing parts or heavy damages which compromise the structural or operational safety of the container. To enable the operator to identify where such damage occurred and to hold the appropriate party to account. - Warranty Inspection
An inspection of containers with defects potentially caused by improper manufacture.
What We Do Why We Do It Verification of container dimensions and construction; laboratory testing of component parts; inspection of damage and wear and tear. To ensure that containers have been manufactured in accordance with the agreed specification. To identify any manufacturing defects which would give rise to a warranty claim.