We reduce supply chain risk and safeguard quality and quantity across North America.
Whatever the mineral or metal commodity, wherever the location, our trusted experts across North America and around the world will help you trade globally with confidence.
Mineral and metal commodities shape the world around us: from our transport systems, to the buildings we live in, to the mobile phones that we carry with us everywhere we go. But the global supply chain is becoming increasingly complex to navigate, and you can’t be present at each stage of your global supply chain to reduce risk by verifying the quality and quantity of what you’ve bought or sold. That’s where SGS comes in! We are recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity in the mineral and metal sector, handling the full range of commodities including coal, other solid fuels (petroleum coke, biomass, refuse derived fuels and alternative fuels), energy minerals, steel, precious metals, fertilizer, industrial minerals, and ferrous/non-ferrous metals. Our experience and use of the latest digital technologies give you a competitive advantage through timely and seamless management and oversight of critical aspects of your commercial trade process. Working from the world’s major ports, mining and refining locations, our internationally acclaimed risk management experts and inspectors provide you with rapid and reliable insights. RISK-MANAGEMENT Whatever your business, sound risk management procedures are essential for assessing and mitigating the risks associated with your industry. We understand that you need accurate data to make timely management decisions and to prevent noncompliance with national and other regulatory requirements. Our customized risk management solutions allow you to monitor and verify the quality and integrity of your commodities during
shipment and storage. We provide: • Guarantee Services • Stock Monitoring Agreements (SMAs) • Stock Verification Services
MINERAL AND METAL INSPECTIONS We have been a trusted leader in trade inspection and commercial sampling services since 1878. Whether you are a buyer, seller or transporter of bulk commodities, we ensure that your shipments meet international standards and customer specifications. The value of your bulk cargo shipments is best determined by a quality and quantity assessment based on impartial sampling and analysis. SGS inspectors and samplers represent your interests at ports and terminals across North America for trade inspection, equipment inspection, bulk cargo sampling, concentrate sampling and commercial analysis. Our bulk commodity trade inspection and sampling services include: • Cargo and Vessel Services • Visual Inspections
• Stockpile Inventory Services • Equipment Inspection Services • Traditional and Mechanical Sampling • Commercial Analysis • Product Conformity Assessments
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