Tally is the independent count and record of cargo as it moves between ship and shore. V. Faytaren Shipping Agency provides checking and tally at Batangas and other Philippine ports, so owners, charterers and receivers all work from the same accurate numbers.
What our checking and tally service covers
Cargo disputes usually start with a number nobody can prove. The bill of lading says one thing, the receiver counted another, and the vessel has already sailed. A proper tally, kept by checkers who are on the quay and on deck for every shift, prevents most of those arguments before they begin.
Our checkers record each sling, bag, piece or unit as it is loaded or discharged, along with the hatch, the time and the condition of the cargo. Damaged or missing items are noted on the spot, so they can be raised with the vessel and the stevedores while everyone is still there to see them.
This matters most for bagged goods, steel, general cargo and project pieces, where a count is the main proof of what was delivered. Over the years we have handled cargo ranging from bagged sugar and hot-rolled steel plates to live cattle and a 500-ton power generator, and the same discipline applies to each.
What we handle
- Piece, bag and unit counts during loading and discharge
- Hatch-by-hatch and shift-by-shift tally sheets
- Notes on damaged, wet or short-landed cargo
- Daily summaries for owners, charterers and receivers
- Final outturn reports at the end of operations
- Coordination with stevedores and the terminal
- Support documents for cargo claims
- Bagged cargo, steel, general cargo and project cargo
How it works
Scope
Tell us the cargo, quantity, documents and who should receive the reports.
Checkers assigned
We place checkers on the quay and on deck to cover every working shift.
Daily records
You receive running totals and exception notes while the work is under way.
Outturn report
At completion we issue the final tally and a summary of any damage or shortages.
Ports where we provide this service
Our home port is Batangas, including the government pier and the private terminals around Batangas Bay. We also serve these Philippine ports:
- Batangas
- Manila
- Subic
- Bataan
- Quezon
- La Union
- Cagayan
- Cebu
- Samar
- Leyte
- Davao
See all ports and Batangas terminals
Why principals choose V. Faytaren Shipping Agency
We have worked at the Port of Batangas since 1976. The agency is registered with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), holds a Philippine Ports Authority permit to operate as ship's agent, is accredited by the Bureau of Customs and is a member of the Philippine Ship Agents Association. Our day-to-day working relationships with Customs, Immigration, Quarantine, the Coast Guard, the pilots and the terminals are what keep your vessel moving.
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Frequently asked questions
Why use an independent tally instead of the stevedores' count?
An independent tally gives every party one neutral record. It is much harder to dispute a count kept by checkers who were present for every shift and noted problems as they happened.
What kind of cargo do you tally?
Mostly bagged goods, steel products, general cargo and project pieces, where counts and condition matter most. Tell us the cargo and we will confirm how we would cover it.
Do you report damaged cargo?
Yes. Damage, wet bags and shortages are recorded at the time, with the hatch and time noted, and included in the daily summaries and final report.
Can tally be combined with your port agency service?
Yes. Many principals appoint us as port agent and for tally at the same time, which keeps the reporting in one place.
