Container Inspection
Fully document your container's condition with CSC, ACEP, damage and lashing reports — transparent reporting in line with IICL and ISO standards.
What Is Container Inspection, and What Does Uskont Do?
Container inspection (survey) is the on-site examination and documentation of a container’s structural condition and its fitness for international transport. In Istanbul, Uskont carries out CSC plate checks, periodic examinations under ACEP and PES, and damage, condition, after-repair and lashing surveys. Inspections can take place in the field, at the port, at your depot or in our workshop; for standard inspections a PDF report with photographs is emailed within 1 business day.
What We Provide During Inspection
Depending on your needs, each inspection can cover one or more of the report types below.
CSC Plate Check
Mandatory certificate check showing the container is fit for international transport.
ACEP Examination
Periodic compliance assessment under an Approved Continuous Examination Programme.
Condition Survey
A full record of structural and cosmetic condition, with photographic documentation.
Damage Survey
Detailed documentation of the location, extent and cause of any damage found.
After-Repair Survey
Independent confirmation that the repair carried out meets IICL standards.
Lashing Report
Check that cargo lashing equipment is fit for transport.
What do our documents look like?
Two real, anonymised samples of our CSC and ACEP inspection certificates — customer name and container numbers have been redacted.
How We Work
Request
We take your appointment or inspection request and clarify what you need.
Inspection
The container is examined in detail on site or at our facility.
Reporting
Findings are delivered as a detailed report with photographs.
Recommendation
Where needed, we provide a repair quote and next steps.
The Standards We Work To
A damaged or uncertified container can lead to port delays, rejected shipments and cargo damage. A single unchecked crack can turn into thousands of lira in water damage over a month-long sea voyage.
Working to IICL and ISO standards, Uskont's inspection team independently examines and reports whether your container is fit for both transport and operational use — which means reduced risk and full transparency for you.
Who This Service Is For
Freight Forwarders
Shipping Operators
Leasing Companies
Individual Container Buyers
We serve all standard ISO container types, including 20 ft and 40 ft units.
Frequently Asked Questions About Inspection
How often should an ACEP examination be carried out?
ACEP is event-based rather than calendar-based: containers are examined at on-hire/off-hire interchanges and during repairs, with no more than 30 months between examinations. Containers outside ACEP follow PES: the first examination within 5 years of manufacture, then at most every 30 months, with the date marked on the CSC plate.
Is the inspection done on site or at your facility?
Both are possible: your container can be inspected on site — in the field, at the port or at a depot — or brought to our workshop for inspection.
When is the report delivered?
For standard inspections, the report is emailed as a PDF with photographs within 1 business day of the inspection being completed.
What is the difference between PES and ACEP?
Both are examination methods accepted by the CSC convention. Under PES (Periodic Examination Scheme) the container is examined on set dates and the next examination date is marked on the CSC plate. Under ACEP (Approved Continuous Examination Programme) the container is examined at on-hire/off-hire interchanges and during repairs, within a programme the owner has had approved by the administration; the plate carries an ACEP number instead of a date.
What happens if the CSC plate has expired or is missing?
If the container will be used in international transport, its structural condition is examined first; any defect is repaired, and if it is found fit the next examination date is marked and an inspection certificate is issued. For static use such as storage or an office, CSC is not required.
Our Guides on This Topic
- What Is a CSC Plate? Learn to Read Your Container’s Passport
- What Is ACEP? A Periodic Examination Guide for Container Owners
- What Is CEDEX? A Guide to Reading Container Damage and Repair Codes
- What to Check When Buying a Container: A 10-Point Checklist
- Container Glossary: Key Terms from CSC to TEU
- Check Digit Calculator
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