As of July 1st 2016, the enforcement of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) requirements regarding the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of packed containers are effective. In this regard, OPDR offers guidance as well as several customer-friendly ways for submitting VGM declarations.
The company says that it offers easy solutions to the customers as they can either submit the VGM through the new EDI message type VERMAS, or by linking with OPDR via e-business platforms such as GT-Nexus, INTTRA, Dakosy or Destin 8.
In addition, the OPDR Web-Frontend on www.opdr.com can be used for obtaining the tare weight and for submitting VGMs. Alternatively, customers can also use a written declaration or send an e-mail that matches the legal requirements.
If customers wish to apply another method, they are welcome to contact the local OPDR representative in order to individually arrange the best solution.
Chief Executive Officer of OPDR, Till Ole Barrelet:
“Our goal is to provide our customers the best possible service. Besides our various options for submitting the VGM, we will also offer solutions in the ports for customers who need the VGM in the first place – reliable and in full compliance with the SOLAS legislation.”
Source: www.opdr.com
