In 2024, Port Houston handled over 4 million MT of steel at its multi-purpose terminals. We provide outturn services for steel products and manage cargo damage claims with efficiency and expertise.

We deliver grain loading and calculation services in compliance with NCB, USDA, and international standards, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient vessel operations.

Saltwater ingress during transit can lead to devastating cargo loss and insurance disputes. Using industry-standard silver nitrate testing , we provide immediate on-site detection of chloride contamination on steel, grain, and other sensitive commodities. Our consultants don't just identify the problem; we provide expert remediation strategies to mitigate damage and protect your bottom line. 

A vessel’s readiness is critical to avoiding costly delays and off-hire disputes. Our surveyors perform rigorous inspections of cargo holds to verify they are free of previous cargo residues, scale, rust, and odors. We ensure all compartments meet the specific cleanliness standards required for your next fixture—whether it be "hospital clean" for sensitive grains or "grain clean" for bulk commodities—providing you with the documented assurance that the ship is prepared to receive cargo without risk of contamination. 

Our independent draft surveys provide a critical check-and-balance against shore-side scale inaccuracies and potential "dead freight" claims. By utilizing precision hydrostatics and meticulous vessel displacement calculations—accounting for consumables, ballast, and secondary variables—we establish an authoritative record of the actual cargo tonnage loaded or discharged. This professional oversight protects charterers and ship owners alike from financial discrepancies, ensuring you only pay for, or receive credit for, the exact quantity of cargo moved.  

Condition and bunker surveys for vessel charters.  The transition of a vessel between charterers requires an accurate, independent assessment of both its physical condition and its fuel inventory. We conduct detailed inspections to document any existing damage (On-Hire) or new damage (Off-Hire), preventing unfair repair claims. Simultaneously, our bunker surveys provide a certified "snapshot" of the fuel oil and marine gas oil on board at the exact moment of delivery or redelivery. By reconciling logs with physical soundings, we provide the definitive data needed for seamless financial settlements and "delivery/redelivery" certificates.