note! There is a deviation of more than 3 tons in the cargo weight between the declaration and the shipment, and the shipping company will fine US$1250!

note! If the weight deviation exceeds 3 tons, the shipping company will charge a weight deviation fee (FIO fee) of US$1,250.

According to the announcement issued by the shipping company Hapag-Lloyd, if there is a difference between the weight of the cargo declared at the time of booking and the weight of the cargo declared at the time of export shipment, this fee will be charged per container.

This surcharge will take effect on July 27, 2021, and will apply to all transactions, and will be applicable to U.S. transactions from August 12, 2021 until further notice.

Overweight containers and inaccurate weight declarations occur from time to time. As throughput continues to rise, safety pressures continue to increase. If the container exceeds the maximum total operating mass or the verified weight has a large error between the actual weight and the actual weight, it will pose a threat to the safety of ships, terminal facilities and related personnel. Prior to this, many shipping companies including Maersk, MSC and other shipping companies have successively issued VGM false reports. , Announcement that fines will be charged for under-reporting.

Evergreen Shipping also issued an announcement before: if the actual weight of the container differs from the weight of the VGM by more than 5 tons, or the actual weight exceeds the maximum total operating mass of the container, the shipper will take the initiative to inform and change the penalty. The penalty is USD4000/container; If the transshipment port, destination terminal counter yard, or a third-party agency recognized by the maritime unit is found to be found, the liquidated damages will be USD8000/container.