1.0GMR Global Transhttps://www.gmrglobaltrans.com/en/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Md2PxyZgHh"><a href="https://www.gmrglobaltrans.com/en/what-is-vgm/">What is VGM?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.gmrglobaltrans.com/en/what-is-vgm/embed/#?secret=Md2PxyZgHh" width="600" height="338" title="“What is VGM?” — GMR Global Trans" data-secret="Md2PxyZgHh" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.gmrglobaltrans.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> What is the VGM? The experience of a leader Security and traceability in all shipments Home RESOURCES What is VGM? As of 1 July 2016, with the SOLAS amendment for freight forwarders (Safety of Life at Sea), adopted by the International Maritime Organization, a change in container weighing regulations has been implemented. Under these amendments, a full container will not be authorized to be loaded onto ships unless the shipper has provided its verified gross mass (VGM) to ocean carriers and/or port representatives before the deadline for the loading list.Verified gross mass (VGM) comprises the total weight of the cargo, including stowage and reinforcement, plus the tare weight of the container holding the cargo. Under SOLAS, it is the shipper’s obligation to provide the VGM on a “shipping document”, either as part of the shipping instructions or by separate communication, before the ship is loaded. How is VGM calculated? Calculating the VGM (Verified Gross Mass) is essential to ensure the safety of maritime container transport. There are two main ways to determine this verified gross mass: Method 1: The container is weighed fully loaded, including all items inside it, such as cargo, stowage and reinforcement. This method is straightforward and reliable, as it considers the container as a complete unit. […]