Stock volume measurement & verification

Inventory levels in bulk storage are often difficult to determine accurately. Incorrect volumes lead to financial discrepancies, accounting risks, and operational challenges. Estimates or manual measurements are often less accurate.

We provide independent stock volume measurement and verification. Through precise measurements, we make actual volumes transparent. This ensures confidence in figures, prevents disputes, and supports reliable decision-making.

    Certainty on volumes. Confidence in figures.

    With over 15 years of experience, Control Union delivers accurate 3D-LiDAR volume measurements for agriproducts, wood, metals, and fertilizers. Our independent reports reduce dispute risks and align book value with physical tonnage. Applicable to dry bulk in sheds or yards, independent of storage holder or trader for internal control or accountant verification.

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    Meet annual accountant audits

    Independent 3D volume data confirms whether the tonnage in the books match the physical stock, providing accountants with the objective evidence they need.

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    Investigate administrative discrepancies

    When system data no longer matches actual tonnage at a transshipment site, one LiDAR scan maps the true volume and clarifies where differences arise.

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    Prevent residual stocks when loading vessels

    A verified volume figure before loading a barge or inland vessel avoids costly residual stocks and last-minute logistical adjustments from inaccurate estimates.

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    Verify stock at external locations

    Goods at third-party stevedores lack direct oversight. An independent measurement confirms stored volumes match contractual agreements.

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    Establish undisputed figures at handover

    For ownership transfer or financial settlement, an accurate volume report provides one shared reference point both parties can trust, without further negotiation.

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    Toward control, insight, and certainty

    The strength lies in the combination of inspection expertise, advanced data systems, and global practical experience.

    Fast scheduling on-site

    Control Union schedules the assignment and sends an experienced scan operator to the storage location.

    High-precision 3D scanning

    The operator captures the stock with a LiDAR laser scanner, generating a detailed 3D point cloud supplemented with photos.

    Reliable volume reporting

    Office specialists process the scan data via 3D volume measurement into a standardized report with established volumes in cubic meters.

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    Financial accountability and operational certainty

    Accurate, independent volume data bridges the gap between book value and physical stock, supporting financial and operational decisions.

    • Measurements combine with laboratory analyses and logistical coordination, so organizations manage inspections, quality, and transport through one point of contact.

    • A large, flexible organization supports 24/7 operations and peak loads, ensuring reliable measurement planning even under complex logistical conditions.

    • Full management of scanning, processing, and reporting removes administrative burden at operational, quality, and contractual levels.

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    When 10,000 tons of goods are in a shed, even a small measurement error represents a significant financial difference that requires independent verification. Verification means confirming whether what’s in the books is actually in the shed.
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    Frequently asked questions

    Measurement provides volume insight. Verification confirms these volumes for accounting purposes.

    Frequency is fully flexible. Some organizations schedule quarterly scans, others request one verification at year-end, and ad-hoc measurements are equally possible.

    The standard report states volumes in cubic meters. When the organization provides the bulk density of the cargo, Control Union can convert volume to estimated weight in the same report.

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    Together, we build future-proof supply chains and confidence in global trade!

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