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Understanding container weight misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

The penalty fee is applicable if there is a misdeclaration of cargo weight details at the time of submission of booking submission and if the weight deviates +/- 3 tons/TEU from the weight on the final Bill of Lading Instruction details and Verified Gross Mass (VGM) documentation. Image Source: UK P&I Club – Container lashing and stowage.

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Types of MEWPs: The Complete Guide

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The last major changes happened in 2006. A MEWP’s group is determined by its platform location with regard to the tipping line. Not sure what the tipping line is? The tipping line of a MEWP is the area bounded by its machine’s wheels or outriggers. Because: The platform extends beyond the tipping point (Group B).

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