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VGM

Verified Gross Mass

Verified Gross Mass or VGM is the total gross mass of a packed container as obtained by one of the SOLAS approved methods (weighing or calculating).

The gross mass is the sum of a container’s tare mass and the masses of all packages and cargo items, including pallets, dunnage and other packing material and securing materials packed into the container.

The gross mass is the gross mass of a packed container

  • Tare mass
  • Packages and cargo items
  • Pallets
  • Dunnage
  • Other packing and securing materials

Notes

Verified Gross Mass is a term used in global ocean transport to meet international SOLAS requirements.

Process(es)

IDNameLevelx
D109Load3D109
D209Load3D209
D310Load3D310
D407Load3D407

Term(s)

IDNameClearx
SOLASSafety of Life at Sea ConventionSOLAS
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,Supply chain the total gross mass of a packed container as obtained by one of the SOLAS approved methods