“UAB-Online is user-friendly and efficient while keeping everyone connected.”

The situation

At AmSpec, we used to spend all day in phone calls back and forth with vessels, agents and terminals. These calls often led to misunderstandings. All our information is now on UAB-Online and so all our processes run smoothly.

Liquid bulk inspection

Do you want to inspect the specifications and quantity of liquid bulk on a vessel? Look no further! AmSpec can take care of it. This company, specialising in liquid bulk quantity and quality inspection, came to Europe from the United States of America seven years ago. Its first facility was located at the Rotterdam Technical Center (RTC), Rozenburg. Since then, the company has added locations across Europe and expanded into Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

“Our surveyors measure quantities and take liquid samples, primarily on board vessels, but also on trains and inland tanks,” explains Freek. “We then analyse them in our laboratory. We make sure the data meet the client’s specifications. Then we supervise loading or unloading. AmSpec makes sure liquid bulk is safely loaded or unloaded.”  

Ring, ring, ring

Even though Freek has been using UAB-Online for years, he still remembers how things used to work. “We used to spend all day on the phone with vessels, agents and terminals. The calls were about planning, announcement times and arranging vessel arrivals. This took up a lot of time and caused misunderstandings. These misunderstandings sometimes led to arguments. Because everything was agreed orally it was always you said this. It was hard to determine who was right.”