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 [...]
Quote India – Implementation of KKC Tax May 9, 2016 Dear Customer, In the recent Union Budget announcement on February 29, 2016 the Indian government had announced the implementation of the new Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) tax at 0.5% of the value of taxable services with effect [...]
Quote 11 May, 2016 Subject: Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Requirements As July 2016 draws near, we would like to reinforce MOL’s earlier notifications and to give notice once more that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention [...]
