APM Terminals calls for greater container weighing accuracy
APM Terminals (APMT) has warned that despite apparent verified gross mass (VGM) regulation compliance in the industry, the accuracy of recorded weights still needs to be addressed to ensure safety.
The verification of a container’s gross weight has been a requirement under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) since July 2016.
In the view of Praful Waghela, global product manager of VGM services at APMT, an additional validation step prior to final loading could help.
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