Ensure accurate and secure delivery by addressing potential product and shipment issues in advance.
QIMA’s container loading check is an exhaustive on-location inspection of product, packaging, and container loading quality. This service helps you prevent damage, ensure compliance with your requirements, and protect against delays, tampering, theft, or unauthorized access during transit.
On this page, you will find key information on:
What is a Container Loading Check (CLC)?
Why Perform a Container Loading Check?
What Checks are Carried Out?
How the CLC Process Works
What Happens after a CLC is Completed?
Why Choose QIMA
QIMA Benefits
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Zero transit surprises. Catch mis-loads, damage or theft before departure.
Accurate shipments. Verify quantities, barcodes & labels every time.
Regulatory compliance. Ensure packaging & loading meet your specs and import rules.
Data-driven decisions. Access photos and 48-hour reports in our online portal.
A CLC is an on-site inspection that ensures your products are shipped exactly as ordered, in the right quantities and condition.
During a container loading check, a QIMA inspector will randomly select boxes to confirm product quality matches your specifications. We will verify correct quantities, barcodes, labeling, and packing materials, and closely supervise the entire loading process.
You’re provided with a full report, accessible through our online platform.
Reduce the risk of product damage during shipment
Perform a final quality and specifications check to catch defects before shipping
Ensure correct handling of your products during container or truck loading
Verify that packaging meets specifications
Inspect the quality of the container used for shipment
A CLC is particularly beneficial for businesses shipping fragile or sensitive goods that are likely to break in transit if the correct packaging and loading procedures are not followed.
The QIMA inspector will first randomly select a sample of products for inspection, following the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008 sampling standard.
After the sample has been selected, the inspections are tailored to fit client needs and specific products.
We provide a variety of pre-designed inspection checklists suitable for different products, which you can use "as-is." You also have the option to modify these checklists by adding particular checks, or you can develop a completely new checklist that caters to your specific requirements.
QIMA conducts a comprehensive container loading check that involves a series of meticulous checks, typically including the following:
Product specifications checks:
Product colors
Product style and construction
Artwork, including spelling, fonts, dimensions, positioning, and general design
Labels including main labels, care labels, size labels and product tags
Finished and packed product quantities
Product dimensions checks
Other product-specific checks and tests to verify quality and workmanship
Product packing and packaging checks:
Unit packing
Inner packing
Outer packing
Export carton dimensions and weights
Shipping marks on cartons
Container loading and packing checks:
Loaded quantities
Pallet and carton details
Container condition
Loading process
It should be noted that, while a CLC can help verify final product quality, it should not be relied upon as a substitute for a more thorough pre-shipment inspection (PSI).
Once a container loading check is completed, you’ll receive a detailed inspection report the same day, accessible through your online QIMA account. The report outlines the inspection findings, includes photos of any defects, and provides an overall pass/fail assessment.
QIMA provides independent quality control designed to protect your business interests. Our highly trained and experienced inspectors are product experts who undergo regular training in their field of specialization.
They can be onsite at your factory within 48 hours of booking, and reports are provided on the same day as the inspection.
Our inspections cover a full range of consumer goods, including but not limited to apparel, footwear, toys, cosmetics, electronics, and furniture.
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How soon can I schedule a CLC inspection?
You can book a CLC within 48 hours—just share your loading schedule.
What’s included in a CLC report?
Quantities, packaging checks, container condition, photos & pass/fail status.
Can I combine CLC with a pre-shipment inspection (PSI)?
Yes—bundle CLC + PSI for full coverage; ask us for a combined quote.
How is sampling determined?
We follow ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008 or your custom sampling plan to select cartons/trucks.
What happens if defects are found?
Immediate alerts onsite and corrective-action advice in your report.
QIMA offers an intelligent online platform to help you seamlessly manage your quality control and global supply network.
You can easily book, cancel or reschedule inspections, make payments or download your inspection reports with a few clicks. We also provide a customizable dashboard with all of your quality control data, so you can identify trends and make informed decisions in real-time.
