[Verse 1] Ships arrive with treasures deep in belly holds below Crude oil slicks and golden wheat, iron ore in massive flow Inspectors board with clipboards raised, certificates in hand Every granule, every drop must meet the legal demand [Chorus] Sample, seal, and certify - that's the cargo trinity Document the quality, quantity, and custody From loading port to discharge bay, the paper trail must shine Bulk cargo inspection keeps the global trade in line [Verse 2] Temperature gauges pierce the grain, moisture readings tell the tale Sulfur content in the crude determines price without fail Marine surveyors calculate the tonnage to the gram While laboratory technicians sort the pure from contraband [Chorus] Sample, seal, and certify - that's the cargo trinity Document the quality, quantity, and custody From loading port to discharge bay, the paper trail must shine Bulk cargo inspection keeps the global trade in line [Bridge] Bills of lading, certificates of analysis complete Weight and measurement surveys make the cargo manifest sweet Chain of custody unbroken from the mine unto the mill Every signature and stamp protects against fraudulent bill [Verse 3] Contamination protocols guard against the foreign matter While draft surveys calculate if hulls ride high or fatter Independent verification prevents the costly claims When cargo quality disputes could set the courts aflame [Chorus] Sample, seal, and certify - that's the cargo trinity Document the quality, quantity, and custody From loading port to discharge bay, the paper trail must shine Bulk cargo inspection keeps the global trade in line [Outro] In ports across the seven seas, the process stays the same Inspection fundamentals guard each cargo's precious name
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