- If the shipper fails to provide VGM, the packed container may not be loaded onto the vessel resulting in potential delays and costs charged to the shipper.
- The VGM certification can be: (a) part of the shipping instruction; or (b) a separate communication. It should include booking or bill of lading number, container number, VGM weight (KG or LB), date of certification, shipper information, signatory of shipper’s weighing party, and method of weighing.
- Estimation of weight is not permitted. The SOLAS amendments provide two acceptable methods for shippers to determine VGM of a packed container.
- The shipper has the obligation of verifying the VGM. The “shipper” means the party identified on the ocean carrier’s Bill of Lading.
- VGM is the total sum weight of the cargo, the tare weight of the container, and any other packing and/or securing material.
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