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Est. 2015
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Evidence-based
vehicle inspections

Secure your supply chain with standardized protocols, 24h reporting, and seamless photo documentation.

24h Reporting Audit-Ready ISO 9001 AIAG-Code

Vehicle Identification

VIN: XXX73AC...892
Damage
Location Bremerhaven
Type Scratch (<3cm)
Part Left Front Wheel/Rim
Status
Uploaded

Premium Quality Control

Setting the global standard for quality

Automobile

Independent Vehicle Quality Inspection

Automobile

End-to-end damage control for high-volume logistics.

Maritime Services

OBA / PDM / RSM

Maritime Services

Surveying and loading supervision on site.

Digital App Solution

Live Reports

Digital App Solution

Real-time data synchronization and API access.

Logistics

Warehouse

Logistics

Yard management and inventory audits.

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"In a busy port environment, small details decide big outcomes. Our job is to make damage status transparent and dependable, so every handover is based on facts, not assumptions."

Tim Ritzinger, Managing Director at PQC

Independent Quality Assurance

Expert Vehicle Condition Surveys

Port Quality Control (PQC) delivers independent vehicle condition inspections and high and heavy surveys for cargo handled in port operations. Founded in 2015 in Geestland, PQC supports import and export flows with evidence-ready assessments and is approved by major OEMs, working closely with partners.

Each inspection covers exterior and interior, with special focus on paint damage, missing equipment, and battery checks for BEV and PHEV vehicles. Findings are captured on site via PQC's tablet-based, app-controlled workflow and transmitted as structured documentation, helping customers clarify liability, prevent recourse claims, and trigger follow-up actions with terminals or manufacturers when needed.

Founded
2015
Employees
25+
Locations
10
Surveys
4.5M+

Workflow

The PQC Process

Seamless documentation from port arrival to final handover.

01
Step 1

Arrival

Even before the goods arrive at the port, all relevant data is already captured and structured within our software.

02
Step 2

Inspection

Detailed examination by certified inspectors according to manufacturer standards.

03
Step 3

Evidence

HD photo documentation and digital recording of all findings via app.

04
Step 4

Reporting

…24 hours or earlier.

Evidence Workflow

Proof of process

A single case, fully traceable: scan, inspect, capture evidence, generate report.

Case Reference
BHV ATB · Inspection #0312
Live
Timeline
Arrival & VIN Scan
Vehicle checked in. VIN captured and matched to booking.
00:00
Inspection
Standardized inspection by trained inspectors.
00:38
Evidence
HD photos captured. Findings tagged with location and severity.
01:12
Report
Report generated and shared with customer portal.
02:05
Report preview
Damage detected
Severity: Medium Uploading
VIN
XXXXXXXXXXX033447
Bremerhaven · ATB
Finding
Bumper/Cover/Ext-Front
Incorrect Part Photo set: 4
Audit log
Live
Photos uploaded (4)
12s ago
Finding created: Incorrect part or option not as invoiced
38s ago
VIN matched to booking
1m ago
Cloud Sync 0%
Transparency
Full Transparency: Every step is documented and time-stamped for audit compliance.
Outputs
PDF report
Generated within hours. Audit-proof format.
Photo evidence
Tagged and time stamped high-res images.
API Export
Direct integration into your ERP system.
Did you know?
Our digital workflow reduces claim processing time by up to 70% compared to paper reports.

On site

Visual Proof

Real evidence, captured on location. The process is documented seamlessly from arrival to departure.

Locations
Bremerhaven · Cuxhaven · Wilhelmshaven & more
Standardized
Consistent process across terminals
Fast
Evidence ready in hours, not days

Compliance & Standards

Operating under strict international guidelines to ensure safety, reliability, and audit-proof documentation.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

Certified processes ensuring consistent service quality and continuous improvement.

AIAG Compliance

Automotive Quality Standards

Adherence to AIAG requirements to ensure standardized processes, risk mitigation, and continuous quality improvement across the supply chain.

OEMs Guidlines

Partner Requirements

Mandatory technical, quality, and compliance standards to ensure consistens product performance and brand alignment.