FIATA still unsure of how to submit box weights to ocean carriers
THE International Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations (FIATA) is urging container shipping lines to be clear on how they want to get container weights ahead of the July 1 implementation."
There is an alarming lack of information from the shipping lines on how they will receive the VGM [verified gross mass]. FIATA urges shipping lines to communicate with the trade so that preparations for July 1 can be finalised," said FIATA working group chairman Jens Roemer.
Hapag-Lloyd has informed shipping their cargo would not be loaded without a verified gross mass document after the new United Nations regulation go into effect, reported Lloyd's Loading List.
"Hapag-Lloyd's VGM cut-off will vary from port to port, allowing the flexibility required to align the process with specific country and terminal requirements," said Hapag's notice to trade.
"To simplify the procedure and provide you with best support and assistance, we are about to implement various system enhancements and services to ensure a seamless interaction through various e-channels and solutions available globally. The local VGM cut-off will be displayed on our web schedule and your Booking Confirmation."
The carrier said the VGM data ought to be submitted easily through the following channels: "Preferably via the new VGM oriented VERMAS (EDI) message; or via existing EDI connections (in e-Shipping Instruction); or via our Hapag-Lloyd website (Online Business); or via portal solutions (such as INTTRA, GT Nexus, CargoSmart)."
THE International Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations (FIATA) is urging container shipping lines to be clear on how they want to get container weights ahead of the July 1 implementation."
There is an alarming lack of information from the shipping lines on how they will receive the VGM [verified gross mass]. FIATA urges shipping lines to communicate with the trade so that preparations for July 1 can be finalised," said FIATA working group chairman Jens Roemer.
Hapag-Lloyd has informed shipping their cargo would not be loaded without a verified gross mass document after the new United Nations regulation go into effect, reported Lloyd's Loading List.
"Hapag-Lloyd's VGM cut-off will vary from port to port, allowing the flexibility required to align the process with specific country and terminal requirements," said Hapag's notice to trade.
"To simplify the procedure and provide you with best support and assistance, we are about to implement various system enhancements and services to ensure a seamless interaction through various e-channels and solutions available globally. The local VGM cut-off will be displayed on our web schedule and your Booking Confirmation."
The carrier said the VGM data ought to be submitted easily through the following channels: "Preferably via the new VGM oriented VERMAS (EDI) message; or via existing EDI connections (in e-Shipping Instruction); or via our Hapag-Lloyd website (Online Business); or via portal solutions (such as INTTRA, GT Nexus, CargoSmart)."