A practical checklist for inspecting a container
An inspection is a chance to compare the actual unit with its written description. Confirm the appointment and location before travelling.
Start outside
Check that the unit identifier matches the quote and photographs. Look at the visible panels, corner castings and repaired areas from a safe position. Ask about dents, patches and coating damage rather than assuming all wear is cosmetic.
Do not climb onto the roof. Request roof photographs or an appropriate inspection arrangement, and ask which repairs are included before delivery.
Check doors and the floor
Ask to see the doors operated. Look at hinges, locking gear and seals, and raise stiffness or misalignment with the seller. Doors should be assessed with the container standing correctly.
Inspect the floor and ask about soft areas, odours, stains, repairs and prior use where known. Avoid entering an unsafe unit or closing yourself inside. An inspection should not create a risk just to check for light gaps.
Write down what is being supplied
Have the grade, dimensions, defects and any agreed work recorded for the specific unit. New single-trip, cargo-worthy and as-is describe different propositions; none should replace the actual condition description.
Confirm freight, placement arrangements, tax treatment and timing separately. A good-looking container is only one part of a workable purchase.
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