Glossary · Shipping

Verified Gross Mass (VGM)

The certified total weight of a packed container, required before it can be loaded.

What is Verified Gross Mass (VGM)?

Under the SOLAS convention, the shipper must declare the verified gross mass of each packed container, either by weighing it or by adding up the weights of its contents, packing and the container. No VGM, no loading.

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