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VERIFIED GROSS MASS EFFECTIVE
In November 2014, the International Maritime Organization adopted an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea convention (SOLAS) regarding mandatory container weight verification. The amendment applies to all member states who will, in turn, adopt it into their own national law. Each country will provide its own guidelines for the implementation.
Weight Definition
VGM is determined by using the following methods:
Method 1: Weighing the packed container once all cargo has been loaded & sealed in to the container.
Method 2: by calculating the weight of the cargo (including packaging), dunnage and the container tare.
MSC recommend that shippers keep a record of VGM’s for requests by authorities.
The Situation
Today, weight declarations of loaded containers are not always accurate. This leads to an increased risk of accidents throughout the supply chain.
Empty container weight (container tare weight)
The container tare weight can be checked in two ways:
a) The tare weight is physically printed on the outside of the container doors
What is Include
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