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    Presence in all key ports in Portugal

    Control Union Portugal is a leader in the supervision of agricultural markets, fertilizers and other products, providing our services to the entire logistics chain in all ports of Portugal.

     

    Over 100 years of experience in agricultural inspections

    We are leaders in the inspection of grains, by-products, and oils, guaranteeing quality, transparency, and trust at every stage of the process.

    Main commodities we inspect:

    Organic Agriculture

    Biomass and biofuels

    Feed

    Food

    Comprehensive solutions for inspection and quality control

    We support our clients at every stage of international trade with services that ensure traceability, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

    Our main services:

    Cargo compartment inspection (LCI) and tanks

    Cargo compartment inspection (LCI) and tanks

    Our Cargo Compartment Inspections (LCI) or Cleaning and Tank Inspections are carried out by experienced and qualified inspectors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).
    Draft survey

    Draft survey

    The measurement of drafts and calculations to determine the volume and weight displaced (Draught Survey), is a means of determining the weight of cargo on board the ship, where the displacement of water before and after loading/unloading is measured, and the difference resulting represents the weight of the designated load.
    Gas Free certification

    Gas Free certification

    At Control Union Portugal we offer specialized supervision and determination of the phosphine (PH3) and oxygen content in the atmosphere of ships’ holds, warehouses and silos.
    Inspection and Supervision

    Inspection and Supervision

    At Control Union we use our expertise in inspection and supervision to help and accompany our customers throughout the supply chain.
    Laboratory services

    Laboratory services

    Providing fast and reliable results, backed by quality at every stage of our intervention, is of paramount importance to us.
    Loading and unloading monitoring

    Loading and unloading monitoring

    Our team of qualified and trained inspectors supervise loading and unloading operations at the port, where they verify that everything is in accordance with contractual requirements.
    Sampling and quality control

    Sampling and quality control

    At Control Union Portugal we can offer you security with our contractual sampling and sealing services.
    Stock verification

    Stock verification

    Control Union Portugal offers different solutions to control and manage stored goods. From the control of incoming and outgoing goods to the calculation of volumes and verification of quantities.
    Supervision of weight and quantity determination

    Supervision of weight and quantity determination

    We offer independent weighing inspections and determination of quantities on scales, tank measurements, counting, volumetric determination of stocks.
    Warehouse inspections and biocontrol

    Warehouse inspections and biocontrol

    We inspect the general condition of the warehouse, from checking for damage to the floor, walls, ceiling and supports, to, mainly, any water infiltration points that could damage the cargo.

    A team ready and available 24/7

    Everything is coordinated and executed by a team of more professionals renowned for their extensive training and experience in controlling cereals, by-products and oils, or which, together with a global network of offices in more than 80 countries, allows us to offer the Our clients coordinate two supervision services at the origin and at the destination.

    With an extended vision of the activity, at Control Union we are committed to providing our clients with a personalized service, in which we constantly work to support and protect your business interests, always trying to be up-to-date with the latest market news, updates on national legislation and innovations. technological.

    Accreditations

    • GAFTA

    • FOSFA

    • IFIA / TIC Council

    • ISO17020

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    How can we help you?

    Would you like more specific information about our inspection service? If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us; we will be happy to help you.

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