Some Spanish terminals are now systematically weighing containers to provide VGM to the carrier.
CMA CGM announced the implementation of a “Weight Charge” applicable as follows to cargo exported from the Spanish ports listed below:
Effective July 1st, 2020, Loading date (July 10th for US trades):
Exports from Barcelona, Bilbao, Gijon, Vigo & Valencia, Spain
- Cargo: dry & reefer
- Quantum: EUR 10 per unit
- Payment: prepaid
