Solutions - Verified Gross Mass
Starting 16Th of March 2020, Maersk will introduce a change in our current Container Weighing Service/Verification Gross Mass (VGM) process to aim follow SOLAS regulation in the most reliable and agile way.
This means we will weigh all containers loading from spanish ports, including transmission process, therefore there will be no longer requirement from you to enter the VGM information to Maersk (VGM transmision).
VGM service will have a flat rate of 15€ per container and invoiced as Verification Gross Mass (VGM), applicable to all bookings with Price Calculation Date (PCD) from March 16th (included).
Maersk will weigh all the containers with gate in since March 5th , if before this date you need to weigh the container, pls notify us.
With this new process we will assure that legality and the security required in all our services without any action from your side and from that date on, you can check your VGM information through our Web page.
Once again, we want to thank you for trust in our service and we look forward to continously serving your global transportation needs.
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