What is demurrage? 

Demurrage is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, for keeping container in port or with the customer, until it is returned empty 

 
What are storage charges? 

A storage charge is applicable, after the free time expires, for containers left inside the rail ramp or container yard (for the use of the land). 


Questions about detention, demurrage Per Diem or storage charges? 

Contact our Montenegro team. 

What is VGM? 

Verified Gross Mass or VGM refers to the exact, verified weight of a packed container. For safety reasons, vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been verified. 

In line with SOLAS (Safety of Lives at Sea) regulations, all marine terminals are now allowed to use their certified scales to record Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of shipments.

  

What do I need to include in my VGM instructions? 
You must include the following on all VGM instructions:  
- Booking or Bill of Lading (BL) number  
- Container number  
- VGM + weight measurement unit ( kgs.)  
- Responsible Party Name  

   
How can I submit my VGM instructions? 
- myMSC (Free of Charge)  


Guidelines for submitting your VGM instructions 

MSC prefers to receive a Shipper-Verified Gross Mass (VGM) before cargo is delivered. This helps to avoid any unexpected weighing charges being levied against the cargo at the Port of Loading, which will be billed to the Shipper of Record. 

For truck delivery, the ultimate deadline for VGM submission will be 12:00 noon local time on the day of the cargo cut-off.  

Some of the terminals (mainly Italy) apply “NO VGM – No GATE” policy.  

All rail shipments must have the VGM submitted within 24 hours of the container gating in at the origin rail ramp, to avoid any extra fees levied by the terminal for weighing services. Late gates will only be considered for approval when a VGM is submitted by the Shipper of Record before 12:00 noon, local time, on the day of the cargo cut-off.  


Questions about VGM? 

Contact our team. 

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