Quote 6 June 2016 SOLAS VGM Implementation Update & Tools Dear Valued Customer, The new SOLAS VGM regulation is going to take effect on 1 July 2016, less than a month away. Following up on previous advisories on the same topic, we would like to keep you [...]
Quote SOLAS VGM Requirement Dear Customer, Following earlier communication on the implementation of the new SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) requirement for the verification of container weights, we would like to provide you with further details pertaining to this requirement. As already announced, effective July 1st, 2016, every [...]
Quote 02 June, 2016 Subject: New update MOL SOLAS VGM Guideline Refer to MOL’s earlier notifications with regards to SOLAS VGM Requirements, please find here in MOL’s updated presentation document which supports new additional items to facilitate accurate and timely VGM submission starting July 1, 2016. [...]
Quote Dear Customer, In May 2014, the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee approved changes to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention regarding a mandatory container weight verification requirement on shippers. This is an effort the World Shipping Council has been advocating for many years. Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargo [...]
Quote Verified Gross Mass (VGM) practice advisory for The Netherlands As you may be aware, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Based on this amendment we will need to receive VGM details for every [...]
Quote May 20, 2016 OOCL provides VGM updates: VGM submission preparation and methods Dear Valued Customer, In our effort to facilitate a smooth and efficient supply chain while meeting the new VGM requirements, we are pleased to provide you with further updates related to VGM submission preparation and methods on [...]
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Quote India – Implementation of Changes in India’s Local Service Tax Amendment May 12, 2016 Dear Customer, With reference to our previous CustomerInfo on the subject matter on May 9, 2016, we would like to provide an update with amendment as indicated below in blue. [...]
Quote SOLAS Updates In response to shipper concern over potential discrepancies in container tare weight, OCEMA (Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association) has announced it will issue a common tariff rule this week or next to protect shippers. The tariff rule will state that customers will not be held legally liable for inaccuracies [...]
Quote Verified Gross Mass (VGM) – SOLAS Regulation May 10, 2016 Dear Customer, We would like to update you regarding the new SOLAS regulation about the containers’ verified gross mass (VGM) with effective date July 1, 2016. To provide you with the latest news and [...]
