Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Guide

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As SOLAS (Safety of Life at SEA) has been amended to mandate the declaration of Verified Gross Mass (VGM),
shipper is required to provide a legitimate VGM from July 1st, 2016.

For details including how to submit VGM, please refer to the below.

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1. VGM Verification Method

      1. Method 1: Use a weighing facility to measure the gross weight of the container including cargo.
      2. Method 2: Shipper provides a total weight of cargo, packing and securing material in the container, and tare weight.

Using the two methods above, ‘Shipper’ must provide VGM info to the liner before gate-in of the container or ‘well enough in advance’ of the vessel’s arrival at the port (exact time limit will be announced in the future).

2. Restriction of Shipment

If VGM is not provided, container may not be shipped on board.

3. Effective date

From July 1st, 2016.

4. Responsible Party to Provide VGM : Shipper

The shipper mentioned in the B/L (include the signature of responsible party who provided the measurements)

5. Submit Methods

- Loaded container number
- VGM (unit: KG)
- Verification Method: A method that was used between Method 1 and Method 2
- PIC Signature: Person in charge who provided the VGM should be inputted in English and in capital letters.

6. Cut-Off Time

Cut-off time may be variable due to each area/vessel’s circumstances, so it will be notified in the carriers' website.


7. Container Tare Weight Checking

Exact tare weight for each container can be found in the container door, and it will be able to be checked with shipping line.


Thank you.