E.L. JOHNSON'S SONS & MOWAT LTD.
FOUNDING MEMBER OF:
BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF CARGO SURVEYORS
FOUNDED IN 1885
BY MR. EDWARD LIONEL JOHNSON
ABOUT US
Founded in 1885, E.L. Johnson's Sons & Mowat Ltd., are one of the longest established Marine Cargo Surveyors in the UK. We are also one of the three founding members of the British Association of Cargo Surveyors, all our Surveyors are qualified members of this association, along with multiple other Professional Associations and Committees.
E.L. Johnson's are well experienced in all types of independent surveys related to the marine cargo insurance market, such as quantity, condition, pre-shipment, loading and discharge, damage, and risk assessment. Covering the UK and Europe, with Associates Worldwide.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OUR BUSINESS FOCUS
E.L. Johnson's Sons & Mowat Ltd are committed to providing a Professional and Competent service to all of our Principals.
We are highly experienced in handling surveys in difficult and challenging circumstances throughout the UK, EU, and further afield.
OUR SERVICES
CARGO SURVEYS
SALVAGE OF DISTRESSED LOADS
LOSS PREVENTION / RISK ASSESSMENT
LIABILITY CLAIMS
"EYES AND EARS" OF OUR PRINCIPALS
CARGO SURVEYS
Independent Cargo Surveys carried out on all Cargoes, including quantity, condition, damage, loading, and unloading.
Examination of all aspects of loss prevention, risk assessment, warehouse inspections, investigations, and immigrant load analysis.
ASSOCIATES WORLDWIDE
We have a close association with Surveyors located in many countries of the World to assist clients where and when required, all reporting is handled through our Principal Offices in the UK and Belgium.
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
We have extensive experience and knowledge of the marine cargo insurance market, and all our Surveyors are members of various Professional Associations including the British Association of Cargo Surveyors, British International Freight Association, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, and International Meat Trade Association.
ALL SURVEY ENQUIRIES WELCOMED
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OUR WORK
CONTAINER SHIPMENTS
One of the biggest industries in the world, there are approximately 17 million Containers in the world of varying types, making around 200 million trips a year.
That's a lot of cargo with potential problems...
VIA SEA, TRAIN, OR TRUCK
ROAD HAULAGE INDUSTRY
80% of freight within the UK is moved by road.
We can inspect and assist with Containers, Trailers, and other carrying vehicles at any stage of transit.
We are also able to assist with Carrier's Liability Claims (RHA & CMR), investigations into Immigrant affected loads, and theft investigations.
CONTAINERS, REEFERS, AND TRAILERS
WAREHOUSES AND STORAGE
We are well experienced and knowledgeable in the storage and handling of a wide range of goods in storage facilities of all types (hot, ambient, chilled, and frozen).
We also carry out Warehouse and Facility suitability surveys, loss prevention, theft investigations and risk/insurance assessments.
WAREHOUSE STORAGE AND COLD STORAGE
DISTRESSED CARGOES
Damaged cargoes may be rejected and/or deemed as not suitable for the originally intended purpose or Customer.
We are highly regarded in the Inspection, Valuation and Disposal or Sale of these distressed Cargoes in order to assist with mitigation of the loss experienced.
INSPECTION, VALUATION, SALVAGE, DISPOSAL
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IN TRANSIT
Inspections of Cargo whilst still in Transit. Including Vessels at Portside, and Trailer/Containers at Roadside
PRE-SHIPMENT / LOADING
Inspection of goods prior to shipment.
Witness loading and securing of Cargo.
STORAGE
Inspection during/after delivery, discharge/de-stuffing.
Including theft investigations and damage assessments.
DELIVERY / DISCHARGE
Witnessing discharge of bulk goods from Vessel, de-stuffing of Containers and Trailers. Measuring quantity and conditions.
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE SERVICE
We are committed to providing a Professional, Competent, and Independent service to our Principals
Instructions are acknowledged within 24 hours and Surveys are carried out as soon as possible.
SERVICES
Independent Cargo Surveys (quantity, condition, damage, theft, loading, and unloading) carried out on a wide range of cargoes, including:
COMMODITIES
Including: Coffee, Cocoa, Nuts, Grains, Sugar, Spices, Cereals, Chemicals, Natural and Synthetic Wool
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Including: Apples, Bananas, Citrus Fruits, Melon, Nectarines, Peaches, Peppers, Pineapples, Plums, Potatoes, Onions
FROZEN AND CHILLED PRODUCTS
Including: Meats, Fish, Dairy Products, Prepared Foods, Pharmaceuticals, Liquid Products
MATERIALS
Including: Steel, Timber, Plywood, Paper, Textiles, Plastics, Hides, Plastic Granules, Rare Metals
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
Including: Mechanical / Electrical Machinery, Computers, Server Units, Aircraft Engines, CAT Machines, Diving Equipment, Gensets
PORTFOLIO
PREVIOUS WORK
HISTORY
SOFT COMMODITIES
Including: Coffee Beans, Cocoa Beans, Nuts, and Grains
FRESH PRODUCE
Including: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Dairy Products, and Meat.
CHILLED / FROZEN GOODS
Including: Fruit and Vegetables, Meat and Fish, and Pharmaceuticals
MATERIALS
Including: Steel, Timber, Plywood, Paper, Textiles, and Plastics
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FRESH PRODUCE
Surveys and independent reporting upon illegal immigrant activity, temperature issues/excursions presenting rots, dehydration, or similar, quality issues or damages as a result of temperature abuse and other transit-related or store-related issues.
SOFT COMMODITIES
Surveys and independent reporting upon loading/discharge of cargo, quality sampling, salvage sale of damaged loads, visual/quality inspection of cargo in store, warehouse inspections, investigation of causes of damage through handling processes and other store/transit related claims.
CHILLED / FROZEN GOODS
Surveys and independent reporting upon illegal immigrant activity, temperature issues/excursions presenting 'blocking', thawing or similar, quality issues or damages as a result of temperature abuse and other transit-related or store-related issues.
MATERIALS
Surveys and independent reporting upon damages in transit, dropped Materials (i.e. Coils), theft of product, water/storm/flood damages, heat damage, electrical damages and other similar issues affecting commercially traded materials.
EDWARD LIONEL JOHNSON (1839 - 1901)
Our founder, E.L. Johnson was approaching 38, and a Corn and Oilcake Merchant of No. 1 New Corn Exchange, London EC, when he was appointed by the Salvage Association to act as a Grain Expert for the first time. The barque "EUCLID" with a cargo of Oats loaded at Riga bound for Le Havre had gone ashore at Fahludd, Gottland on the 24th May, 1877, resulting in serious damages to both the hull and the cargo.
When boarding the ship on 11th July, E.L. Johnson found much of the 450 tons of Oats remaining on board to be "heated and damaged consequent upon contact with seawater after stranding". A dispute arose with the Consignee and the matter was referred to a tribunal, who directed that the cargo be sold "with all fault" "for the account of whom concerned" - over 130 years later such a scenario has change little.
Within a few years demand for E.L. Johnson's expertise in this field increased and expanded to include other commodities.
E.L. Johnson's career as a Grain Expert and Cargo Surveyor subsequently spanned some 25 years and some of his earliest surveys included the barquentine "SWIFTSURE" carrying flour, stranded at Avonmouth on the 3rd March 1885, and the barque "C.R. BISHOP" with wheat on fire at Liverpool on the 23rd July 1889.
In the early 1880's the first shipments of frozen meat were arriving from Australia and New Zealand. The Institute of London Underwriters and Shipowners looked for individuals who "knew something about meat". E.L. Johnson soon became the pioneer of surveying frozen meat on defined lines. His force of character and ability, combined with tact, made him a formidable figure in frozen meat circles
Captain Thomas Robertson Mowat (1851 - 1917) had extensive sea-going experience of the Australian run and the carriage of frozen meat, and after coming ashore in October 1888, embarked on his second career in 1893 as a Surveyor, often representing the Australian and New Zealand Underwriters Association. In the 1890's therefore E.L. Johnson and Capt. Mowat would have met, and developed a mutual affinity and trust.
Such were the demands on E.L. Johnson's time during the 1880's that he decided to seek assistance for his business from within his own family. His brother, Frederick William Johnson (1845 - 1910) had assisted their father; also named Edward Lionel Johnson, as a cow keeper and later became a Meat Salesman and a Meat Surveyor.
E.L. Johnson's son, also called Edward Lionel Johnson (1868 - 1944) and the third generation to bear the name, had gained experience of the grain and cereal trade and joined his father as an assistant about 1889.
Following the death of E.L. Johnson in December 1901, his son Edward, together with his brother, Frederick and Capt. Mowat, formed E.L. JOHNSON'S SONS & MOWAT, Marine Cargo Surveyors in January 1902, operating from No. 37 Walbrook, London, EC4.
In 2010, on the completion of 125 years as a Partnership, and to reflect the continued success and development of the business, the Company became E.L. JOHNSON'S SONS & MOWAT LTD.
FOUNDING MEMBER OF
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF CARGO SURVEYORS
The British Association of Cargo Surveyors (BACS), founded in 1992, is a UK organisation dedicated solely to the Cargo Surveying Profession.
E.L. Johnson's Sons & Mowat Ltd are one of the three Founding Members of BACS and all our Surveyors are qualified Members of the Association.
CONTACT
Please do not hesitate to contact us using the form below.
You can also contact us via our 24 hour Telephone Number and Email Address.
E.L. Johnson's Sons & Mowat Ltd
1st Floor, 225 High Street
Epping, Essex
CM16 4BL
+44 (0) 208 514 2456
surveys@elj.co.uk
E.L. Johnson's Sons & Mowat Ltd
Maritime House, 14-16 Balls Road
Oxton, Wirral
CH43 5RE
+44 (0) 151 652 2333
liverpool@elj.co.uk
E.L. Johnson's Sons & Mowat Ltd
Room 5, Luithagen Haven 9
Antwerp 2030
Belgium
+32 3 665 1576
johnsons@skynet.be
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