Pre-Shipment
Inspection
BGMC provides independent, third-party Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) services to verify product quality, quantity, packaging, marking, documentation, and compliance before goods leave the supplier’s premises.
Our PSI services protect buyers from defective goods, non-conformances, incorrect quantities, and export-related risks—ensuring shipments meet contract specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements.
We operate in alignment with ISO/IEC 17020 inspection body requirements, upholding impartiality, consistency, and technical competence throughout all PSI activities.
Why Pre-Shipment Inspection Matters
Organizations face significant risks such as:
Shipment delays due to missing or incorrect documentation
Receiving defective or non-compliant products
Financial losses from returned shipments
Disputes with vendors about quality and quantity
Regulatory non-compliance at import destination
Damaged reputation in international trade
BGMC’s PSI services offer risk mitigation, independent validation, and confidence that the shipment being dispatched matches the buyer’s expectations and contractual terms.
Our Inspection Services
Scope of BGMC’s Pre-Shipment Inspection Services
BGMC’s Pre-Shipment Inspection Services verify product quality, quantity, packaging, and compliance before dispatch, ensuring buyers receive goods that meet specifications and contractual requirements.
Quantity Verification
We physically verify and document total quantities through random sampling, count, weight, volume, and measurement checks, along with carton, pallet, and container loading validation. This ensures buyers receive the correct quantities exactly as specified in the purchase order.
Quality & Specification Inspection
We examine goods against approved samples, specifications, datasheets, customer requirements, industry standards, and contractual drawings. Our inspectors conduct visual checks, dimensional measurements, functional testing, workmanship evaluation, and defect classification. You receive objective quality verification supported by clear photographic evidence.
Packaging & Marking Verification
We ensure packaging is:Strong and compliant for international transportationCorrectly sealed and labeledFree from damageMoisture, shock, or vibration protectedWe check:Barcodes, labels, and serial numbersShipping marks and handling instructionsPalletization integrityContainer suitabilityCorrect packaging protects your goods during transit and ensures compliance with shipping regulations.
Compliance & Documentation Review
We ensure documentation matches the physical shipment, including:Commercial invoicePacking listPurchase order verificationTest certificatesCountry-specific compliance documentsProduct certificationsMaterial test reports (MTR)Conformity documents (if applicable)This reduces customs delays and ensures hassle-free clearance on arrival.
Container Loading Supervision (CLS)
Our inspectors supervise container condition, loading sequence, prevention of overloading, and proper securing of goods through strapping, blocking, and bracing. They also verify container seals and document the entire process with photographs. This ensures safe, compliant containerization and reduces transit-related risks.
Sampling & Laboratory Testing
Through BGMC’s technical partners or client-approved laboratories, we support mechanical testing, chemical analysis, food safety testing, textile quality checks, electrical safety tests, metallurgy evaluations, and performance testing. These services can be seamlessly integrated into pre-shipment inspection plans when required.
Deliverables – What You Receive from BGMC
Sample Use Cases
How It Works
Case 1: Machinery Pre-Shipment Verification
An engineering buyer needed PSI before dispatch of 180 machinery components. BGMC verified quantities, dimensions, workmanship, and packaging, ensuring the shipment fully matched the PO before container loading.
Case 2: Textile & Apparel Quality Check
A garments exporter required third-party inspection for 12,000 pieces across multiple SKUs. BGMC performed sampling, defect classification, labeling checks, and carton verification, clearing the shipment for export without disputes.
Case 3: Electrical Goods Container Loading Supervision
A supplier scheduled loading of electrical panels for overseas delivery. BGMC supervised container condition, loading sequence, securing of goods, and seal verification, issuing a complete PSI report within 24 hours.
successful projects & satisfied customers.
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Want to reduce shipment risks and ensure your goods meet contract, quality, and compliance expectations?
BGMC’s Pre-Shipment Inspection services provide certainty before your products leave the factory.