Validate complex shipments with human intelligence
Get the expert support you need to validate containerised and non containerised shipments.
Human verification that removes blind spots
When automated shipment data cannot provide the full picture, the Transhipment Query Service gives trade finance teams the expert support they need to validate Bills of Lading, authenticate shipments against container-line records and make informed financing decisions.
Available alongside Trade Risk, TQS combines maritime data with analyst-led research to help confirm whether goods moved as declared, identify risks and discrepancies and create a defensible record of your due diligence.
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Filling the data gaps
Bill of Lading is a critical control document, but it may not show every vessel, port or transhipment event involved in the journey. Not every container line makes its tracking information accessible either. This can leave gaps in the shipment record and uncertainty over whether the goods moved as declared.
TQS brings human intelligence into the workflow. Our maritime analysts investigate shipments that cannot be fully validated through automated sources, helping your team resolve discrepancies without having to piece together the evidence manually.
Confirm vessel movements
Verify the vessels involved from the port of loading through to final discharge, including onward vessels that may not appear on the original documentation.
Detect transhipment activity
Surface intermediate ports and transhipment events to build a clearer picture of how shipments move between origin and destination.
Investigate routing discrepancies
Compare the declared route with independently sourced vessel-movement and port-call information to identify inconsistencies requiring further review.
Check exposure to higher-risk locations
Review the vessel itinerary for calls involving high-risk or sanctioned jurisdictions, supporting a more informed assessment of the transaction.
Validate additional Bill of Lading information
Assess the consistency of counterparty details and goods descriptions against independent shipment information, where available.
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Make decisions with greater confidence
Available as an add-on service to Trade Risk, TQS provides analyst-led support for unresolved shipment checks to complement our automated screening capabilities.
This additional human intelligence layer ensures you:
Reduce manual internal investigation by giving your team direct access to maritime expertise
Resolve uncertainty before approving transactions with independent shipment validation
Strengthen your audit trail with structured evidence of the checks performed
Together with Trade Risk, TQS efficiently screens routine transactions by combining an automated screening approach with on-demand expert support for complex cases.
Expert help when it is needed
Our analysts can support your team when:
- A shipment cannot be validated through the available container-line data
- The Bill of Lading does not show the complete transhipment journey
- Declared vessel, port or routing details appear inconsistent
- A container has moved across several vessels and ports
- Additional evidence is required before a transaction can proceed
- You need a documented record of the shipment checks performed
When automated screening leaves blind spots, the investigation does not have to stop
Give your team access to expert, human-led shipment validation for complex cases.
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