MSC has been helping customers to ship cargo to and from the USA since 1985. Today, with more than 40 services connecting 200 global routes, MSC USA moves more millions TEU of cargo per year.
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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.
In line with SOLAS (Safety of Lives at Sea) regulations, all marine terminals in the USA are now allowed to use their certified scales to record Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of shipments. Download our USA VGM policy and terminal guidelines for more information.
What do I need to include in my VGM instructions?
You must include the following on all VGM instructions:
How can I submit my VGM instructions?
Guidelines for submitting your VGM instructions
MSC admin fees and costs
An LOI (Letter of Indeminity) is required when an original Bill of Lading is lost or destroyed. It can be completed by shipper at the Port of Loading, or by the consignee at the Port of Discharge.
The LOI requires 200% of the commercial value of the cargo plus Ocean Freight to be guaranteed either through bank or MSC’s Insurance company.
MSC’s global LOI requirements are set out by our Geneva headquarters. The LOI must be completed as per these instructions in order for a duplicate Bill of Lading to be issued.
It is illegal to bring the following items into or out of the USA.
Imports
View the full list of prohibited and restricted goods.
Exports
View the full list of prohibited and restricted goods.
Find information on procedures and formalities.
Ports and terminals
MSC operates services to and from the following USA ports and terminals, with local teams in each location to support our customers.
Port of Loading | Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 |
Baltimore | Seagirt | ||
Boston | Conley | ||
Charleston | Wando | North Charleston Terminal | |
Houston | Barbous Cut | Bayport | |
Jacksonville | Blount Island | ||
Long Beach | Pier A | ITS | Pier T |
Los Angeles | APM P400 | ||
Miami | Pomtoc | South Florida Container Terminal | |
Mobile | APM | ||
New Orleans | New Orleans Terminal | Ports America | |
New York | PNCT | APM | NYCT |
Norfolk | VIG | NIT | |
Oakland | OICT | ||
Philadelphia | Packer | Packer | |
Port Everglades, FL | PEV | ||
Portland, OR | Terminal 6 | ||
Savannah | Garden City | ||
Seattle | SSA T18 | SSA T30 | |
Our Solutions
As well as being a global leader in container shipping , our worldwide teams of industry specific experts mean we can offer our customers round-the-clock personalised service. This ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.
As well as being a global leader in container shipping , our worldwide teams of industry specific experts mean we can offer our customers round-the-clock personalised service. This ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.
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Last update: 2023-12-05T02:45:00