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Cargo Survey, Inspection & Superintendence
Protect your cargo. Prove your quality.
Independent surveys, tallying and superintendence for bulk, break bulk, containerised, project and liquid cargo across East, Central and Southern Africa.
What we do
Inspection, certification and management solutions you can trust
Seven specialised divisions and over 50 inspectors, verifiers and surveyors deliver quality assurance, compliance, risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
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Cargo Survey, Inspection & Superintendence
Independent surveys, inspection, tallying and superintendence for bulk, break bulk, containerised, project and liquid cargo.
- Cargo quantity and quality inspection at ports, warehouses or production sites
- Draft survey, tallying and supervision of loading and unloading
- Visual inspection and damage assessment
- Pre-shipment and post-shipment inspection
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Marine Survey
A wide range of surveys for maritime operations and vessel condition assurance, covering both inland and ocean-going vessels.
- Pre-loading and post-discharge condition surveys
- On-hire / off-hire bunker and condition surveys
- Hull and machinery damage surveys
- Marine warranty surveys
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Collateral Management
A neutral third party for financial institutions and traders in warehousing and commodities trade.
- Stock monitoring and control
- Warehouse inspection and inventory audits
- Risk and exposure assessments
- Collateral Warehousing Agreement (CWA) execution
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Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC)
Verifying product quality, helping clients meet compliance standards and building trust across markets.
- Verification of product quality
- Inspection against contractual and regulatory requirements
- Support to meet compliance standards
- Independent reporting that builds trust across markets
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Calibration & Certification
Ensuring equipment and measurement systems meet national and international standards.
- Weighing scale calibration
- Temperature equipment calibration
- Pressure equipment calibration
- Volume equipment calibration
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Logistics Management
We move, store and track your cargo, and independently verify it at every hand-over.
- Transportation management
- Cargo tracking and escort services
- Warehousing, storage and inventory management
- Reverse logistics and 4PL services
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Project Management Consultancy
Advice, planning and execution support so projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required standards.
- Land acquisition, evaluation, documentation and title deed processing
- Lease and tenancy management
- Environmental and regulatory compliance
- Project planning and execution support
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About Mekonsult
More about us
A multidisciplinary partner rooted in Dar es Salaam
Mekonsult Limited is a multidisciplinary service provider offering inspection, certification, logistics support and management solutions. We focus on quality assurance, compliance, risk mitigation and operational efficiency across East, Central and Southern Africa.
Established in 2009, we employ over 50 inspectors, verifiers and surveyors across the country and operate through seven specialised divisions. Through our affiliation with HLB Global, we have access to global markets and can serve clients wherever they are located.
Vision
To become one of the most trusted and innovative partners in inspection, verification, logistics and project management across Africa.
Mission
To deliver accurate, timely and professional services that help clients operate with confidence, ensure safety and remain compliant in their industries.
17Years of working experience
50+Inspectors, verifiers & surveyors
7Specialised divisions
2009Year established
Industries
All industries
Expertise across your value chain
Shipping & Ports
Draft surveys, hull & machinery, on/off-hire and P&I representation.
Banking & Trade Finance
Neutral collateral management, CWA execution and covenant verification.
Agriculture & Commodities
Quantity & quality inspection, stock monitoring and warehouse audits.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Liquid cargo superintendence, bunker surveys and calibration.
Mining & Minerals
Pre- and post-shipment inspection, tallying and loading supervision.
Construction & Real Estate
Project management, land acquisition, lease and tenancy management.
Our values
What every Mekonsult inspector stands for
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Integrity
The highest standards of ethics and transparency.
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Professionalism
Rigorous technical expertise and operational excellence.
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Reliability
Consistent, accurate and timely services.
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Customer focus
Solutions tailored to each client's requirements.
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Innovation
Modern technologies and best practices to improve service delivery.
Our HSEQ commitment
Safe people, clean operations, reliable results
Health, safety, environment and quality are not a separate service. They are the standard every Mekonsult assignment is delivered to, at the port, in the warehouse, on the road and in the lab.
Safety first
Trained, certified inspectors with the right PPE, site inductions and authority to stop unsafe work.
Environmental care
Spill prevention, responsible waste handling and route planning that cuts fuel use and emissions.
Quality you can audit
Documented procedures, calibrated instruments and reports reviewed before they are signed.
Regulatory compliance
We operate within the requirements of OSHA, NEMC, TBS, WMA, TASAC and the client's own site rules.
Local roots · Global reach
Serving East, Central and Southern Africa, and connected to the world through HLB Global
Headquartered in Dar es Salaam with over 50 inspectors, verifiers and surveyors across the country. Through our affiliation with HLB Global we have access to global markets and can serve clients wherever they are located.
East AfricaHeadquarters in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Central AfricaCargo and transit corridors
Southern AfricaRegional trade and logistics
GlobalThrough HLB International and the World Marine Survey Alliance
Insights
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Get in touch
If you have any query, please feel free to contact us
Get in touch and find the right contact for your enquiry. We would love to hear from you.
Address
2nd Floor, Acacia Estate, 84 Kinondoni Road
P.O. Box 20651, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania