1. The Method
Method 1 – Packed container

2. VGM - Method 1 Packed container The Method Weigh using Spreader
Weigh using scales

3. VGM = Measured mass (PC&T) – Trailer tare
The Method
VGM
- Method 1
(Calculated)
VGM = Measured mass (PC&T) – Trailer tare
Packed container
Weigh using weighbridge
PC&T = Packed container and trailer

4. VGM - Method 1 (Calculated) Packed container Empty container
The Method
VGM
- Method 1
(Calculated)
VGM = Measured mass (EC&T)
(PC&T) – Container tare
Packed container
Empty container
Weigh using weighbridge
EC&T = Empty container and trailer
PC&T = Packed container and trailer

5. The Method Method 1 – Packed container Method 2 - Calculated Blocking
& Bracing
Tare Mass
Packages
Lashing

6. VGM - Method 2 Packed container Empty container The Method
VGM = Container tare
+ packages
+ blocking
+ lashing
Packed container
Empty container

7. Do I have to weigh the empty container?
The Method
Container tare
Do I have to weigh the empty container?
Empty container

8. Container Tare
Use what is marked on
the door and nothing
else

9. Use what is marked on
the door and nothing
else
and use it here
(Method 2)