It will soon be possible to pass the verified gross mass (VGM) of your export containers on to shipping companies simply and easily via Portbase.
A large number of requests from our community have prompted Portbase to act quickly and develop a web-based service in short order that will comply with new amendments to the international SOLAS legislation. This service will allow you to maintain a single point of contact via the Port Community System for all your information exchange with the Dutch ports.
In the coming weeks, we will use this newsletter to keep you informed of our progress in developing the new VGM services. We will also be able to inform you of the precise date of market introduction in the near future. We are aware that the VGM requirement has been in effect since 1 July 2016. Until the Portbase service becomes available, we recommend that you follow the directions of your shipping companies when it comes to submitting VGM data.
