PDF《15 July 2016》

15 July

2016 Frequently Asked Questions for VGM C Update

3 Dear Valued Customer, We would like to share with you an update on our latest progress regarding the implementation of VGM.

(1) Has China strictly enforced No VGM, No Load from

1 July? Answer: Yes, No VGM, No Load was strictly applicable in all China ports. In the inspections conducted at the Tianjin, Ningbo, Nansha ports during past few weeks, all Maersk Line containers were loaded with required documents. (2) Will Maersk Line request customer additional document for VGM upon local MSA inspection? Answer: Yes, when local MSA performing random checks in afore-listed port requires mandatory document. Learnt from last week'

s central MSA conference, they will standardize the inspection process and publicize it. (3) Is international transhipment via Chinese port subject to No VGM, No Load ? Answer: Yes, even some countries is under

3 months informed compliance period, loading from origin port after

1 July and transit via Chinese port after

1 July, 2016, shipper shall submit VGM for the packed container or container can'

t be loaded at the transhipment port. (4) Will Maersk Line request for weighing service on customer'

s behalf? Answer: Maersk Line will not request weighing service on customer'

s behalf, nor pricing on weighting service. (5) Will Maersk Line require customer to declare VGM for shipper own empty container? Answer: When declared gross cargo weight is less than 10KG (not include 10kg), VGM is not required for shipper own empty container. For customs declaration purpose, customer can include Tare weight of shipper own empty container in the cargo description. (6) What is taken as unreasonable weight by Maersk Line? Answer: When VGM declared by customer is less than container tare weight or more than container payload plus tare weight, weight will be considered as unreasonable and container will be held by terminal accordingly. Customer shall be responsible for charge arisen from wrong declaration. (7) Will Maersk Line charge VGM submission? Answer: Manual submission charge/penalty fee will be adopted in September with more details to come. However, submission through My Maersk Line is free of charge. Functionality on My Maersk Line such as container tare weight, bulk submission;

user- friendly interface is expected in the coming month'

s portal release. Latest update can be found on Maersk Line handbook. (8) Is domestic barge required for VGM? Answer: VGM is not applicable on domestic barges whereas the VGM information is required in the Marine ports. However, for barge on international voyages such as WPRD (West Pearl River Delta) to Hong Kong, VGM is required prior to loading on barge. (9) Can Maersk Line accept VGM amendment after the cut-off deadline? Answer: VGM cut-off deadline aligns with Maersk Line CY cut-off deadline. VGM can be amended multiple times, free of charge prior to deadline. However, amendment after deadline is subject to change of vessel or additional charge/penalty. (10) Does Maersk Line ask customer submit VGM twice for some location? Answer: Marine port such as Tianjin, Dalian, Ningbo, mandates that all VGM EDI is channelled through vessel agent/EDI centre. Therefore, customer is asked to submit VGM two times to vessel agent and Maersk Line. Maersk Line working our best on the EDI solution with vessel agent to provide sustainable and efficient way of data transfer. (11) Where can customer find Maersk Line latest VGM implementation? Answer: To facilitate the implementation of VGM, we have developed a page under Maerskline.com World Factbook , where you will find vessels cut-off deadline and latest advisory. We thank you for your support for Maersk Line. We will keep you updated when any new information on VGM is available to share. For any questions, please feel free to contact your local customer service or sales representatives. You will find contact details of our local office on www.maerskline.com. Yours sincerely, Maersk Line Greater China Cluster This text has also been translated into Chinese. In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between the Chinese and English versions, the English version shall prevail. 有关VGM常见问题解答 C 更新3 尊敬的客户: 我们希望与您分享马士基航运近期关于 VGM 实施的一些最新进展. 问题一:2016 年7月1日中国港口是否强制执行 无VGM,不得装载 ? 解答一: 无VGM,不得装载 从7月1日开始在所有中国港口生效.在过去一周时间里,宁波、天津、南沙海事抽查中,被抽查的马士基航运集装箱均按要求提交了所需文件,保证了货 物及时装船. 问题二:如碰到当地海事抽查,马士基航运会向客户要求 VGM 声明相关文件吗? 解答二:是的,在宁波、天津、南沙三个港口的海事抽查中,客户需要提交必要的 VGM 声明文 件.据上周海事总局会议了解到,海事局近期会颁布海事部门抽查流程. 问题三:对中国国际中转集装箱也执行 无VGM,不得装载 吗? 解答三:是的.我们谨再次提醒发货人及时对