FAQ
Practical Questions About Working With Rohlmann Global Cargo Safety Advisory
Do you perform physical container inspections?
No. Rohlmann Global Cargo Safety Advisory does not perform physical container inspections. Ken provides strategic, regulatory, operational and governance support relating to inspection programmes, including selection strategy, screening, escalation, programme effectiveness and the use of inspection results.
Do you advise on air transport under IATA rules?
No. The advisory scope covers relevant maritime and multimodal transport modes including sea, road, rail and inland waterways. IATA air-transport Dangerous Goods requirements are outside the current service scope.
Can you support urgent incident or casualty matters?
Potentially, subject to availability, scope, conflict and confidentiality review. The initial contact should describe the issue at a high level without sending sensitive case documents.
How is confidential information handled?
Initial enquiries should remain general. Where confidential or sensitive information is required, an appropriate communication and document-exchange method can be agreed after the scope has been established.
Can you work on-site internationally?
Yes, where the mandate requires it and travel, access and scope are agreed. Many advisory tasks can also be handled remotely.
How does expert witness work begin?
With an initial scope, conflict and confidentiality review. Technical expert support is distinct from legal advice and is defined according to the needs of the instructing party.
What information is needed for an initial discussion?
A concise description of the decision, issue or support required is usually sufficient. Detailed documentation can follow once the appropriate scope and channel have been agreed.