1. VGM Service from OPUS CyberLogitec America Inc

2. VGM Introduction SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
Official title is International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974.
In line with other modes of transportation that have already taken steps to ensure the safety of their employees and equipment, the maritime industry has joined stevedores/terminals and truckers in passing regulations to safeguard against improperly declared weights.
It was drafted initially in 1914, amended in 1928, 1948, and 1960.
VGM(Verified Gross Mass)
Basic principle is that before a packed container can be loaded onto a ship, its weight must be determined through weighing. It is a violation of SOLAS to load a packed container aboard a to which SOLAS applies without a proper weight verification. There is no exception to this requirement.
Remark: there may be a different principle depending on country or shipping carrier (or even port/terminals)
Ex 1. VGM information due date
Ex 2. Verified total weight
No VGM means No Terminal Gate-In per regulations

3. VGM Guideline Filing period and contents Within Cut off (VGM) Time
Container Information needs to be filed
* Ocean Carrier Booking Number (M)
* Container Number (M)
* Verified Weight (M)
* Verified Weight Unit of Measurement (M)
* Verification method (Method 1, Method 2) (M)
* Verification Date (M)
* Responsible Party Name and Address (Shipper) (M)
* Authorized Person Name (M)
* Contact and/or Phone (O)
* Weighing Party Name and Address (O)

4. VGM Feature on OPUS Forwarding (Draft)
OEM B/L Entry Screen will have VGM column added to its Container Tab
OEM B/L Entry – Container List
* VGM Additional
Seal Type / Seal Type2 (Combo)
VGM Unit (Combo)
Verified Party (Popup, Shipper)
Verified Method (Combo)
Verified Date (Calendar, MM-DD- YYYY)
Authorized Person Name (Text)
OEM B/L List Screen button can SEND EDI
Will be Available by July 2016
VGM EDI - Container List
No.
Container No.
Seal No. / Seal Type
Seal No2 / Seal Type2
Weight K./Weight L.
VGM Unit
Verification Method, Party, Date
Responsible Party
Authorized Person Name
(Transmission) Status

5. VGM Service support Carriers
VGM Service Support Carrier List
Not Supported : OOCL, MOL, WANHAI, X-PRESS FEEDERS,KMTC…
MSC
NILE DUTCH AFRICA LINE B.V.
HAPAG-LLOYD
PIL
MAERSK LINE
DAL
CMA CGM
CSCL HONG KONG (CHHK)
HAMBURG SÜD
INDEPENDENT CONTAINER LINE
UNITED ARAB SHIPPING COMPANY
ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE
ZIM
YANG MING (YML)
SAFMARINE
MARFRET COMPAGNIE MARITIME
MITSUI OSK LINE
*BEG-EVERGREEN
ANL CONTAINER LINE
LIBRA URUGUAY
MCC TRANSPORT
PUHAI
ALIANÇA
HAPAG-LLOYD USA
HANJIN SHIPPING
EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE
APL
PANASIA SHIPPING CO.,LTD
CNC
Intermarine, USA
COSCO CONTAINER LINES
LIBRA
K LINE
CSAV
DELMAS
SUDAMERICANA AUSTRAL
SEAGO LINE
Andes Operador Multimodal Ltda
NYK LINE
NOBLEZA NAVIERA S.A.
HYUNDAI MERCHANT MARINE CO., LTD.
W.E.C. LINES B.V.
CCNI
*EVERGREEN LINE
CSAV NORASIA
Grimaldi Line
GOLD STAR LINE LTD.
ARPEZ S.A.
CSCL (CHNJ)
CONTAINERSHIPS
SEALAND
*Select Customers

6. Forwarder’s Responsibility
MUST SUBMIT VGM INFORMATION BEFORE GATE-IN CUT OFF TIME (CUT-OFF STANDARDS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON CARRIERS, AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK)
* In the beginning, need to focus more on (1) filing on time rather than VGM weight’s accuracy
* Then, (2) VGM Weight accuracy as the policy is enforced
Before its Cut-Off time, VGM information can be submitted quickly via Smartlink VGM EDI method
 OPUS Forwarding’s VGM’s biggest advantage

7. 7 FAQs for SOLAS VGM
Q1: What is the request of the new SOLAS regulation?
A: SOLAS requires that shipper shown on the bill of lading is responsible for ensuring that the verified gross mass is communicated sufficiently in advance to be used by the ship’s master or his representative and the terminal representative in the preparation of the ship stowage plan. In the absence of the shipper providing the verified gross mass of the packed container, the container should not be loaded on to the ship.
Q2: Who is responsible to submit the VGM in the new SOLAS regulation?
A: The shipper shown on the bill of lading or the entity authorized by the shipper is responsible to provide the VGM.
Q3： Who can provide the VGM?
A: Shipper can provide the VGM, or nominate a third party.
A certification must be provided to the carrier. Ocean carrier or terminal does not verify the VGM information and all risks arising from inaccurate VGM information will be borne by the shipper.
Q4: What is the penalty for not complying with the new regulation?
A: Please strictly comply with the new regulation, otherwise all the extra cost、risk and consequence will be taken by shipper.
Q5: When is the cut-off time for submitting VGM to ocean carrier?
A: VGM cut off may vary from terminal to terminal. VGM submission cut off will be included on ocean carrier’s booking confirmations and available on website.

8. 7 FAQs for SOLAS VGM Q6: How to submit the VGM?
A: You may submit the VGM through following channels:
- or via VGM EDI service from OPUS Forwarding
- or via carrier’s official website
Q7: Is VGM mandatory if the GROSS WEIGHT has already been marked on the bill of loading? What is the difference between the Gross weight and VGM?
A: Yes. No matter the Gross weight provided or not, the VGM is always mandatory.
Difference:
-Scope of application: The GROSS WEIGHT is applied to trade business such as customs declaration, B/L making etc. VGM is applied to vessel stowage plan according to IMO new SOLAS.
-Definition
Gross weight means cargo’s gross weight. VGM means cargo items, including the mass of pallets、dunnage and other securing material to be packed in the container and adding the tare mass of the container to the sum of the single masses.