Managing a diverse container fleet means keeping pace with strict safety, regulatory and operational requirements. You need reliable inspections, clear reporting and fast turnaround times to keep your operations moving.

We deliver comprehensive inspection, survey and certification services for tank containers, reefers, IBCs, dry boxes and rail tank cars. Our certified inspectors work in line with international standards and issue documentation under IDAX classification body requirements, ensuring your assets remain compliant, safe and ready for use.

Discover the benefits of our tank and container services

Stay compliant with international standards
We perform all inspections in accordance with global regulations and issue official certificates under IDAX classification documentation.
Ensure safety and operational continuity
We verify structural integrity, cleanliness, system performance and key safety parameters across all container types.
Adapt inspection programs to your operational needs
You can select from a full range of inspections and surveys, including periodical, cryogenic, gas tank, reefer and cleanliness checks.
Benefit from seamless digital integration
We can report inspection data directly into your system, supporting real-time visibility and reducing the need for physical paperwork.

Our inspection and survey capabilities

We provide a complete portfolio of technical inspections and surveys, including:

Two-and-a-half and five-year periodical inspections of UN portable tanks and IMO type I, II and IV tank containers
Inspections for cryogenic and gas tanks
On-hire and off-hire surveys for tank containers, dry containers and reefers
Cleanliness and visual integrity inspections
Reinheitsschlüssel verification for rail tank cars
Reefer inspections
Wall washes, analytical inspections, dew point tests and gas concentration testing
Mobile IBC testing on site, using certified prover units
Insurance claim investigations

SGS Petrochemical & Mineral Services in Belgium

A world-leader in tank and container inspection and certification

As a global leader in inspection and certification, we bring decades of experience in container, reefer, IBC and tank car assessments. Our worldwide network is supported by strong operational hubs in Rotterdam and Antwerp, ensuring fast response times and consistent service quality.

You benefit from inspectors who combine deep local knowledge with international standards, delivering uniform reporting, reliable decision-making and full compliance wherever your assets are located. We also support flexible data handling and direct system reporting for smoother integration into your asset management processes.