What is VGM?
When looking for transportation options, you've probably encountered the term "VGM" more than once. What is it all about? We are already rushing to explain. Thanks to this article, you will learn what VGM is and how it works at DCT Gdansk, among others. Venax will help you with this issue.
The concept of VGM
VGM is an abbreviation for Verified Gross Mass, or verified gross weight of a container. This is a type of container weight information that has been in effect since 2016. Without VGM information, your shipment will not be loaded. You can weigh a container in two ways: when it's full and closed, as well as weighing individual loads and adding the container's tare weight to that. For information on VGM, please contact MGMiZW, shipowners, Baltic Hub. In the case of the 2nd weighing method, the Polish Register of Shipping. As a forwarder who contracts for sea transportation, we can also provide such information. We are in constant contact with the Baltic Hub through electronic data exchange. It is worth remembering that without VGM our cargo will not be loaded on the ship and will not reach its destination. VGM does not only apply to export, but also to cargo transit. Due to a change that took place 7 years ago, the fees are paid by the shipping company. This makes things easier for customers, as they don't have to worry about hidden costs.
Verified VGM weight vs. actual weight
When stating VGM, a difference of 5% is allowed between the verified weight and the actual weight. As a freight forwarder, we are concerned with issuing corresponding orders for one or more containers. It doesn't matter whether it's for a road shipment, a rail shipment or one that would already be at the yard. An important fact is that, for example, at DCT Gdansk weighing is carried out around the clock. This ensures that our shipment will be verified in time. With this kind of complicated process, it is worth using companies with experience. Venax is a freight forwarder with many years of experience who is proficient in DCT Gdansk. Thanks to us, a shipment from the Baltic Hub will efficiently obtain VGM regardless of the mode of transport. Thanks to many orders, the difficulties of container transport documentation are not a problem for our customers.
