[vu_heading heading=”VGM” subheading=”Effective July 1, 2016, SOLAS requires the shipper to provide Verified Gross Mass (VGM) in a verified document before vessel loading. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the new regulation to promote maritime safety. To obtain VGM, please use one of the methods below.” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””]

[vu_image_box image=”1423″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”Method 1″ description=”Method 1 requires weighing the container after it has been packed. To use VGM Method 1, weigh the container on a scale and then subtract the weight of the truck, driver, chassis, and fuel. ” read_more_text=”” link=”” class=””]

[vu_image_box image=”1425″ ratio=”2:1″ title=”Method 2″ description=”Method 2 requires weighing all package, cargo items, pallets, packaging material, dunnage and other securing material. To use VGM Method 2, weigh the contents of the container including packing materials and pallets. Then add the tare weight of the container (this should be labeled outside the door.)” read_more_text=”” link=”” class=””]

[vu_heading heading=”For more information, please refer to one of the links below. ” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””]