SOLAS-VGM: Container Weight Mandate Begins
SOLAS [Safety of Life at Sea] VGM [Verified Gross Mass] process has begun for ships sailing on or after July 1, 2016.
Containers must have verified weight documents if they are to be loaded onto a ship.
Here are two options to meet the regulations:
- The first is to weigh a container on a truck as it passes over a weigh station, subtracting the weight of the truck, chassis and fuel to determine the weight of the loaded container.
- The second is to weigh each item going into a container and add the sum of all the goods loaded to the tare weight of the container.
The necessary documentation must be provided to the terminal and carrier along with the container, or it will not be loaded on the ship starting July 1, 2016.
Check out our previous blog posts:
UPDATE: For SOLAS – Verified Gross Mass from May 24, 2016
Who is Ready for SOLAS VGM? from April 25, 2016
How to Meet the SOLAS Container Weight Mandate from February 23, 2016
From the World Shipping Council – updated FAQ’s
Here at Superior Freight Services, we have developed a streamlined process for our customers. Please contact us at superior@supfrt.com to learn more.
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