Especta Surveyors Group

Independent Field Supervision for Metal Traders

On-site inspection of weighing, sampling, moisture determination, stock, cargo movements and crane-scale verification for non-ferrous and precious metal commodities.

15+ years of field experienceHands-on inspection experience across metal commodity operations.
Based in AntwerpServing European metal commodity operations from Belgium.
Independent on-site presenceYour eyes on the ground during settlement-critical steps.

Settlement risk

Where Settlement Is Decided, Details Matter.

Independent on-site oversight across the critical stages that affect quantity, quality and final settlement.

  • Control of critical determinations: verification of weighing, sampling, moisture determination, sample preparation, sealing and sample custody.
  • Clear, timely documentation: precise reporting and traceable records for settlement verification and claims support.

Core services

Five independent services for settlement-critical operations.

From integrated WSMD and independent sampling to stock inspection, cargo-movement supervision and independent crane-scale witnessing.

Material piles prepared for Weighing, Sampling and Moisture Determination supervision

WSMD Supervision

Independent WSMD supervision for settlement-critical weighing, representative sampling and moisture determination of metals and metal-bearing materials.

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Surveyor collecting sampling increments from bulk material in a front-end-loader scoop

Independent Sampling Services

Independent manual sampling or third-party supervision of sampling operations for metals and metal-bearing materials.

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Labelled metal bars stacked by lot for stock inspection at a storage yard

Stock and Warehouse Inspection

Independent stock and warehouse inspection for metals and commodities when clients require physical verification of stock, storage conditions or warehouse controls.

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Crane grab moving bulk cargo during vessel discharge supervision

Loading, Discharge and Transhipment Supervision

Independent on-site supervision during loading, discharge and transhipment operations involving metal and commodity cargoes.

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Independent surveyor witnessing crane-scale verification with suspended certified test weights on an outdoor quay

Crane Scale Verification and Calibration Supervision

Independent supervision of crane-scale verification and calibration procedures used for commercial cargo weight determination.

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European project experience

Experience Across European Markets

Especta works with clients and refineries across Europe, providing independent field supervision for operations in the highlighted countries.

European project experience mapEspecta has completed projects and provided services in Belgium, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Italy and Bulgaria.
Highlighted countries indicate project and service experience. Especta welcomes enquiries about operations in additional locations.
  • Belgium
  • Spain
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Germany
  • The Netherlands
  • Finland
  • Sweden
  • Italy
  • Bulgaria

Especta’s working approach

What makes Especta different?

Scope shaped around the operation

The attendance plan is tailored to the material, procedure, access and commercial concern.

Direct visibility from the field

During field supervision, Especta sends real-time text and photographic updates to keep the client informed as the operation progresses.

Independent moisture and dry-weight checks

For WSMD assignments, Especta independently recalculates recorded moisture percentages and corresponding dry weights against available records.

Upcoming operation

Contact Especta before settlement-critical work begins.

Provide the material, location, operation date and required scope so Especta can review availability.

Discuss an upcoming operation