Nippon Express, Globaltransol and Al Dahra ACX Global have selected CargoSmart’s software solution to submit the verified gross mass of their cargo, in compliance with the VGM amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention, which comes into effect on July 1.

“After understanding the SOLAS VGM requirements, it was crucial for us to find a platform to submit our VGM information in a timely manner without going through several ocean carriers’ websites,” said Eric Gnakadja, president of Globaltransol, a freight forwarder with offices in New York and Nevada in the US. “We found the online setup and testing of CargoSmart’s platform to be effortless.”

According to CargoSmart, it offers various solutions and submission channels, including EDI, online, mobile and email.

“We are pleased with the feedback from customers about the VGM submission process and are continuing to enhance our platform to facilitate collaboration and to support the unique requirements that countries, terminals, and carriers are implementing,” said Lionel Louie, chief commercial officer of CargoSmart. “We encourage all shippers to start preparing their VGM data collection and submission processes with their supply chain parties before July.”