Loading and unloading inspections of inland barges

With Intertek’s global network of inspection professionals, we deliver tailored solutions to meet customer requirements – wherever your operations are located. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring continuous support throughout your supply chain.

Intertek provides comprehensive loading and unloading supervision to verify both the quality and quantity of goods during marine and inland barge operations. Our services include:

• Loading and bunker inspections (ships, inland vessels, tankers)

• Tanker inspections (quality and quantity verification)

• Sampling and laboratory testing

• Physical and chemical analysis

• Failure and root cause investigations

• Damage assessment and incident analysis

• Alcohol and drug screening

• Expert reporting for accidents or collisions (for various insurance cases)

Located in Birsfelden, Intertek is present at all fuel terminals in the Basel area and has established strong partnerships with leading Swiss oil importers. Through ongoing service expansion and customer-focused solutions, we continue to grow our footprint in the region.

We offer end-to-end inspection services for inland barges of all sizes – with timely, seamless coordination to support operational efficiency. Our clients benefit from having a single point of contact for all standard and specialised inspection needs, simplifying day-to-day operations.

In addition to inland barge services, Intertek also provides these inspections for seagoing vessels in all major deep-water ports worldwide.