Connecting Switzerland to the world

At MSC Basel we provide reliable and efficient shipping services in and out of Switzerland and around the globe.

Our customers can rely on our in-depth understanding of key trades and transport markets and trust our extensive experience on moving cargo via water, rail and land. We have a specialized commodity desk for worldwide shipping at your disposal, taking care of all commercial and operational aspects of transporting your goods.

Contact our team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services

INFORMAÇÕES DOS ESCRITÓRIOS LOCAIS

What is VGM?

Verified Gross Mass or VGM refers to the exact, verified weight of a packed container. For safety reasons, vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been verified.

What do I need to include in my VGM instructions?

You must include the following on all VGM instructions:

Booking or Bill of Lading (BL) number
Container number
VGM + weight measurement unit (lbs. or kgs.)
Responsible Party Name
Digital signature of the authorised signatory in all CAPITAL LETTERS.

Guidelines for submitting your VGM instructions

The guidelines of the respective POL country apply, as Switzerland is a landlocked country.

Prohibited cargo

It is prohibited to import, export, and transit certain goods and products to/from Switzerland. These include, for example, protected animals and plants as well as counterfeits, weapons, and narcotics, etc.

Additional information is available under following link: Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS)

Depots:

Basel / Birsfelden
Chavornay Terco
Niederglatt
Frenkendorf
Geneve

Pesagem de Contêiner (VGM)

Todos os escritórios locais da MSC fornecem balanças certificadas para registrar e verificar o peso do contêiner (massa bruta verificada ou VGM) de acordo com os regulamentos de Salvaguarda da Vida Humana no Mar (SOLAS). As instruções do VGM são obrigatórias para todas as remessas por motivos de segurança e os operadores de embarcações só podem carregar um contêiner se seu peso for devidamente verificado. Entre em contato com sua equipe MSC local para obter mais informações e suporte.

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