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Intertek

Second-largest physical oil inspection firm, major alternative to SGS.

Intertek is the second-largest physical oil inspection firm globally. Functionally equivalent to SGS for Q88 vessel surveys, quantity-quality certificates, and tank-measurement reports.

Most LCs accept either SGS or Intertek as acceptable inspection authorities.

Related: SGS, Q88.

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What does Intertek mean in oil and commodity trading?
Second-largest physical oil inspection firm, major alternative to SGS.
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sgsq88

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