What is VGM ?

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What is VGM ?

Accepted Answer

VGM stands for Verified Gross Mass and is a mandatory requirement for shipping containers to ensure safety and compliance.

VGM is the weight of a packed shipping container including its contents and any additional equipment.
It is used to determine the total weight of a container to ensure proper handling, stowage, and safety during transportation.
VGM is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention.
It can be obtained through weighing the container using certified equipment or by calculating the sum of individual weights of its contents and adding the tare weight of the container.
VGM information needs to be provided to the shipping line or terminal operator prior to loading the container onto a vessel.

Accepted Answer

Verified Gross Mass. VGM=CONTAINER TARE WEIGHT + GOODS WEIGHT

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