Connecting Norway to the world
At MSC we provide reliable and efficient shipping services both to and from Norway, working with a number of markets and suppliers around the world. MSC Norway is staffed by industry experts and moves more than 75,000 TEU of cargo per year. If you haven’t shipped to, or from, Norway before then we recommend viewing our in-depth country guide, which covers everything from general trade information to import and export procedures and will help you in moving your goods to and from Norway easily.
Contact our team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services
VGM receiving policy
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.
Government approval status
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Norwegian Maritime Authority is the authority in charge, controlling the enforcement of the SOLAS container weighing verification in Norway
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Tolerance of approved scales must be certified by Norwegian Metrology Service
What do I need to include in my VGM instructions?
You must include the following on all VGM instructions:
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Booking or Bill of Lading (BL) number
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Container number
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VGM + weight measurement unit (kgs.)
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Responsible Party Name
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Digital signature of the authorised signatory in all CAPITAL LETTERS.
How can I submit my VGM instructions?
Contact our customer service team: Oslofjord: nor-export.oslofjord@msc.com, Westcoast: nor-exportwestcoast@msc.com
Deadlines for sending your VGM instructions
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Please check your booking confirmation for deadlines
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For sailings during weekends and public holidays special conditions may apply
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Late delivery of VGM will result non-loading of the container and/or booking.
Admin Fees and costs
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MSC reserves the right to announce implementation of local VGM fee for late, misdeclared or manually inserted VGM.
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In case a container is delivered to terminal without VGM, all additional costs (storage-plugging-liftings-etc) related to obtaining VGM in due time will be on shippers account.
Recommendations
MSC Norway should be informed in advance about the appointment of 3rd parties to provide the VGM.
Questions about VGM?
Contact our customer service team:
Oslofjord: nor-export.oslofjord@msc.com, Westcoast: nor-exportwestcoast@msc.com
What we offer
At MSC, we believe that global success depends on local solutions and local expertise. Discover our complete range of services to support customers shipping to or from Norway:
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Haulage – Trucking
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Customs clearance
Questions? Start your journey
Ready to get started? Contact our Norwegian Team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services.
Import: nor-import@msc.com
Export: nor-export@msc.com
Sales: nor-sales@msc.com
Prohibited cargo
It is illegal to bring the following items into or out of Norway
Imports:
View the full list: https://www.visahq.com/norway/customs/#!import-regulations
Exports:
View the full list: https://www.visahq.com/norway/customs/#!export-regulations
Container Weighing (VGM)
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: 2025-04-30T01:42:00