Vehicle Condition Surveys
Independent assessment and recording of vehicle condition at the point of survey.
Specialist Automotive Vehicle Surveyors
Independent vehicle surveys.
Built around automotive logistics.
Objective, independent vehicle condition reporting at critical handover points across the automotive logistics journey.
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Introduction
Where every handover matters.
Surveyco provides independent vehicle surveying and condition reporting for automotive manufacturers, transporters, vessel operators and logistics partners.
We operate at critical handover points, providing an objective record of vehicle condition, damage and discrepancies so that responsibility can be clearly established throughout the logistics journey.
Operational scale
1989
Established
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Vehicles surveyed in the last few years
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Vehicles surveyed in a single month
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Active surveyors
What we do
Independent oversight.
From handover to report.
Surveyco's role is narrow by design: to be present where vehicles change hands, record what is found and report it clearly to the parties that rely on it.
Import Vehicle Inspections
Inspection at the TPT tunnel as units move from the vessel ramp to the holding yard.
Export Vehicle Inspections
Pre-handover and terminal inspections for units moving out by vessel or rail.
Damage & Discrepancy Reporting
Documented damage and discrepancy records supported by photographic evidence.
Handover Surveys
Condition recorded at the moment responsibility passes between parties.
Joint Surveys
Attendance alongside terminal, vessel and cargo representatives.
Claims Recovery
Administration of claims recovery against third parties on a no cure, no pay basis.
Port Storage Monitoring
Visibility of units at the terminal to help reduce excessive storage penalties.
The vehicle journey
Tracking condition.
At every critical handover.
Surveyco operates as a monitoring and inspection layer across the import and export legs of the automotive logistics chain.
Import
- Stage 01
Vessel
Units arrive at the Durban Car Terminal aboard the carrier.
- Stage 02
Discharge
Vehicles are driven off the vessel ramp by terminal operators.
- Stage 03
Handover Inspection
Condition is assessed at the TPT inspection tunnel as units transfer.
- Stage 04
Terminal Holding Yard
Units are staged within the terminal awaiting release.
- Stage 05
Despatch
Units are released and loaded for onward movement.
Export
- Stage 01
Transporter / Rail
Units arrive at the terminal by carrier or train.
- Stage 02
Pre-Handover Inspection
Condition can be checked before responsibility passes.
- Stage 03
TPT Handover
Joint attendance at the inspection tunnel.
- Stage 04
Terminal
Units are staged for loading.
- Stage 05
Vessel / Rail
Units are loaded out for export.
At each stage, condition can be recorded, discrepancies noted and the outcome reported — creating a continuous, independent record across the movement of the unit.
Damage & repair management
From damage identification
to repair.
When significant damage is identified, Surveyco can support the process beyond the initial inspection. Damaged units can be isolated within the terminal and moved to an OEM-approved panel beater.
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Surveyco can assist with
- Rolling reports of damaged units
- Movement from terminal
- Repair tracking
- Parts ordering
- Repair commencement dates
- Repair completion dates
- Return transport coordination
Why Surveyco
Experience at the
point of handover.
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Independent
Objective reporting focused on facts and vehicle condition.
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Experienced
Established in 1989 with decades of automotive cargo experience.
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Specialist
Focused specifically on vehicle surveying and automotive logistics.
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High Volume
More than 120,000 vehicles surveyed in the last few years.
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On-Site
Port offices positioned adjacent to the Durban Car Terminal.
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Connected
Established working relationships across the automotive logistics ecosystem.
Independent oversight,
wherever vehicles change hands.
Speak to the Surveyco team about high-volume vehicle surveying, condition reporting, claims recovery support or port storage monitoring.