The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released its first API-based standard for Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exchange. The standard aims to simplify compliance, increase transparency, and accelerate digitalisation in container shipping. Since 2016, the IMO’s SOLAS Convention has required containers to be weighed before loading. Currently, VGM data is shared via emails, spreadsheets, carrier […] The post DCSA launches API Standard for VGM appeared first on Container News .