News / E-VGMs could be key to avoiding chaos from new container weight verification laws

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The imminent enforcement of mandatory container weight verification is causing widespread fear of disruption among shippers and freight forwarders, according to a new customer survey by INTTRA, the ocean shipping e-marketplace.

The 410 respondents overwhelmingly expressed concern about the readiness of the ocean shipping industry for the implementation of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) verified gross mass (VGM) regulations, with two-thirds saying they expect moderate or major industry disruption.

Just 30% of respondents expected their company and/or their customers to be ...