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
• Frenkendorf
• Geneve