Corporate Home English Select language Home About Us Safety Operations News Careers Contact us Select a Terminal Home Safety IMO safety Safety Our Safety Commitment Video News IMO safety Client Advisory Container Weighing What is important to know? Safe Together Security IMO safety IMO Container Weighing Countdown towards July 1st 2016 APM Terminals is engaged in the international transportation industry where trust between supply chain partners in information exchange is critical to the efficiency and safety of physical trade. Inaccurate weight declarations compromise the safety of workers aboard ships and onsure and is a contributing factor in a large proportion of accidents globally. Inefficient planning of containers due to weight considerations also impact efficiency of operations, impacting vessel efficiency and increasing handlings in supply chain nodes. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued guidance to international supply chain providers to facilitate the application of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements for all 250 million containers entering the global supply chain to have a Verified Gross Mass before being loaded on to the first ocean vessel. These regulations are expected to enter into force by July 2016. This regulatory requirement represents an opportunity for APM Terminals to provide the market with value adding services to facilitate the application of Verified Gross Mass prior to loading on vessel. APM Terminals is committed to assist our customers to comply with the regulations. Copyright 2015, APM Terminals Legal Notice | Privacy Use of cookies Cookies are required for website functions and provides us with information about your use of the site. Read more about cookies