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• VGM must be obtained by one of the two following methods:

a) Method 1: weighing - container is weighed after it has been packed and sealed

b) Method 2: calculating / weighing

dunnage, packing and securing materials

c) Ports have advised that weighing containers a

method as container weighing may or may not take place after the VGM cutoff for the carriers

• VGM must be supplied by the competent

a) Competent authority is defined as party loading cargo into container for international

transport via vessel

b) Competent authority must obtain weight via certified calibrated scale

c) VGM must be provided by last competent authority who loaded / added freight to

container

• Responsibility to supply VGM to

via the shipper who has verified the information to be true and correct

a) For EMO Trans loaded containers

b) For shippers that utilize offsite warehouse for loading purposes the loading warehouse will

supply the VGM which has

• VGM cutoffs will vary from carrier to carrier

local EMO Trans office

• VGM can be supplied to the EMO

a) Via EMO Trans VGM verification form

b) Via EMO Trans SLI

• Containers will be allowed into po

a) All cost for storage at port will be responsibility of shipper who did not provide VGM

timely manner

b) Any other associated cost for not providing VGM in a timely manner will be for account

shipper

• Additional charges for VGM submission, as ass

• This is an internationally governed policy and must be followed accordingly

load” has been advised by all carriers

SOLAS VGM Weight Verification

Ocean Freight Shipments June 2016

FCL

VGM must be obtained by one of the two following methods:

container is weighed after it has been packed and sealed

calculating / weighing – VGM verification party adds weight of cargo ( incl. pallets,

dunnage, packing and securing materials) + tare weight of container = VGM

ave advised that weighing containers at terminals will be available. This is n


st be supplied by the competent authority who loaded the container

Competent authority is defined as party loading cargo into container for international

Competent authority must obtain weight via certified calibrated scale

provided by last competent authority who loaded / added freight to

Responsibility to supply VGM to EMO Trans lies on the party that physically packed the container


Trans loaded containers the VGM will be responsibility of

For shippers that utilize offsite warehouse for loading purposes the loading warehouse will

VGM which has to be verified by the shipper of record

y from carrier to carrier. Please follow VGM cutoff information provided by your

EMO Trans in two approved methods

Trans VGM verification form

Containers will be allowed into port without a VGM but will not load on vessel without

All cost for storage at port will be responsibility of shipper who did not provide VGM

Any other associated cost for not providing VGM in a timely manner will be for account

arges for VGM submission, as assessed by carriers, will be passed to shipper

his is an internationally governed policy and must be followed accordingly

has been advised by all carriers.

135 Guy Lombardo Avenue

Freeport, NY 11520

Tel: (516) 867-6800

Fax: (516) 377-0869

www.emotrans.com

SOLAS VGM Weight Verification

container is weighed after it has been packed and sealed

VGM verification party adds weight of cargo ( incl. pallets,

+ tare weight of container = VGM

t terminals will be available. This is not a viable


authority who loaded the container

Competent authority is defined as party loading cargo into container for international

Competent authority must obtain weight via certified calibrated scale

provided by last competent authority who loaded / added freight to

Trans lies on the party that physically packed the container


VGM will be responsibility of EMO Trans to supply

For shippers that utilize offsite warehouse for loading purposes the loading warehouse will

verified by the shipper of record

lease follow VGM cutoff information provided by your

load on vessel without the VGM

All cost for storage at port will be responsibility of shipper who did not provide VGM in a

Any other associated cost for not providing VGM in a timely manner will be for account of

essed by carriers, will be passed to shipper

his is an internationally governed policy and must be followed accordingly. A “no VGM - no

• Competent authority who placed cargo on truck to take to CFS will be responsible for providing

cargo VGM ( cargo weight + Pallet + Packaging)

• Co-loaders will be responsible for providing container VGM to the carrier

• Co- loaders will charge for additional services to be provided ( co

• Cargo VGM must be supplied

a) Via EMO Trans VGM verification form

b) Via EMO Trans SLI

WARNING: THIS RECORD MAY CONTAIN SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION THAT IS CONTROLLED UNDER 49

PART OF THIS RECORD MAY BE DISCLOSED TO PERSONS WITHOUT A “NEED TO KNOW”, AS DEFINED IN 49

EXCEPT WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

OF TRANSPORTATION. UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE MAY RESULT IN CIVIL PENALTY OR OTHER ACTION.

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Competent authority who placed cargo on truck to take to CFS will be responsible for providing

cargo VGM ( cargo weight + Pallet + Packaging)

loaders will be responsible for providing container VGM to the carrier

loaders will charge for additional services to be provided ( co-loader specific)

be supplied to EMO Trans

Trans VGM verification form

SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION THAT IS CONTROLLED UNDER 49

PART OF THIS RECORD MAY BE DISCLOSED TO PERSONS WITHOUT A “NEED TO KNOW”, AS DEFINED IN 49

EXCEPT WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OR THE SECRETARY

UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE MAY RESULT IN CIVIL PENALTY OR OTHER ACTION.

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Competent authority who placed cargo on truck to take to CFS will be responsible for providing

loaders will be responsible for providing container VGM to the carrier

loader specific)

SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION THAT IS CONTROLLED UNDER 49 CFR PARTS 15 AND 1520. NO

PART OF THIS RECORD MAY BE DISCLOSED TO PERSONS WITHOUT A “NEED TO KNOW”, AS DEFINED IN 49 CFR PARTS 15 AND 1520,

OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OR THE SECRETARY

UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE MAY RESULT IN CIVIL PENALTY OR OTHER ACTION. FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,

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