IMO 2020 and SOLAS regulation are very important when doing trade in any part of the world, specially for carriers. When cooperating with foreign companies you might find measurements which are not common. The following table should help you to calculate these "exotic" values into the units commonly used.
SOLAS Regulation for verified gross mass
In case you are unable to determine correct the cargo weights we offer weighing services at cost. If weighing services are arranged by Ex-works, the weight will be declared to the carrier based on the scale weight provided by the Ex-works agent weighing the container. See below timeframe as reference. Please contact your Ex-works contact person for more detailed information and possible extra-incurred costs.
For all LCL shipments, the NVOCC is responsible for obtaining the VGM, by weighing the packed container. Therefore no VGM declaration is needed, only the actual weight and volume of the cargo. For any assistance or further information, do not hesitate to contact your local representative at any time.
Dangerous Goods
There are exact regulations concerning dangerous goods which must be followed for sea freight transport. Did you actually know that common PR gifts, like filled gas lighters, matches, glues etc., can be dangerous goods? Moreover, there are often dangerous devices in the finished appliance – e.g. devices with batteries, gas cartridges etc. If you are not the manufacturer yourself you should be well-informed about your goods. Since in the event of an accident (due to undeclared or falsely declared dangerous goods) the sender or the client is exclusively liable for the consequent damage.
Note: All dangerous goods must be declared as such and be correspondingly packaged. The stipulated dangerous goods signs must be enclosed.
