Summary: The new Safety of Life at Sea Container Weight Verification Requirements will take effect soon. All packed containers will have to be verified and reported to the carrier and terminal before anything is loaded. Shippers and carriers have to be technologically prepared to provide documentation. Some carriers are taking steps to utilize an ecommerce platform to simplify the certification process. Listen to this podcast to find out how shippers, carriers, and terminals can prepare and collaborate to implement the new rules.
