SOLAS Container Scales Description
SOLAS, or Safety of Life at Sea is a convention under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that governs the rules and regulations of international overseas shipping. SOLAS container weighing is an aspect of the IMO that requires that shipping containers be weighed prior to vessel loading. SOLAS shipping container scales must meet certification and calibration requirements before they are approved for use through the IMO.
At Intercomp, we manufacture and distribute SOLAS cargo weighing scales that are approved for use by the IMO. Our SOLAS container scales are used for weighing at multiple points along the supply chain for inland intermodal and overseas shipping. SOLAS weighing scales expedite the weighing process, while providing accurate weight measurements.
If you have specific questions regarding our SOLAS container weighing scale options
contact us for more information, or call us at
763-476-2531 and we will gladly answer any questions you have regarding your specific SOLAS cargo weighing scale requirements.
SOLAS Container Weighing System Advantages
Whether you require SOLAS shipping container scales to weigh cargo prior to container packing or for rapid screening of containers and vehicles at high volume gates, Intercomp has the sensors and scales to meet the weight requirements. Maintaining accurate cargo and container weights provides the following benefits:
- Safety
- Compliance
- Efficiency
IMO SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Calculation Methods
For overseas shipments, IMO SOLAS Chapter VI guidelines require Verified Gross Mass (VGM) for container weights, with two different methods to obtain the VGM:
- Method 1: Weigh the packed container directly, or use weights from vehicle transaction
- Method 2: Weigh each item loaded into container and add tare weight of empty container
Get in touch with our sales team to learn about scales for Method 1 & Method 2 SOLAS Compliance. 
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Dynamic Weighbridge Method 1
Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Scales are used to acquire Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of Tractor and Chassis without stopping the vehicle. The Curb weight is subtracted to obtain Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of the container. Static weighbridges have been used in the past, but operators can speed up automated gate processes using these scales and
WIM Sensors at low to medium speeds of 3mph (5kmh) to 30 mph (48 kmh) or even higher speeds.
Inbound Weight Screening
For operators that already have a declared VGM on the Bill of Lading (BOL), dynamic weighbridges allow vehicle lanes to be used for vehicle screening. Declared weights can be rapidly compared to incoming weights to identify overweight or underweight shipping containers.
Outbound Weight Screening
Where legislation requires outbound traffic to have Axle and Gross Vehicle Weights (GVW) within legal limits, dynamic weighbridges can screen vehicles and identify situations where cargo loads need to be adjusted to meet local weight requirements.
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Application Notes
LS-WIM® Axle Scales for Freight Terminals
LS-WIM® Axle Scales provide increased loading and offloading efficiency, eliminating entry point and exit point bottlenecks by replacing large, in-ground, stationary static scales and integrating weight information into existing vehicle transactions.
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Resource Library
We have many other published resources including a variety of literature, technical articles, application notes, videos, vehicle scale basics guides, and certification notes.
Please VISIT OUR RESOURCE LIBRARY to learn more about Truck Scale applications, examples, case studies and specifications.
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Contact Us
Contact Intercomp for SOLAS Container Weighing Systems Today
Contact us for more information regarding our exclusive shipping container Scale and cargo weighing scale options, or
request a quote for further pricing details today. Intercomp is the industry’s most trusted supplier of Dynamic Weighbridge Weigh-In-Motion Truck Scales and weighing scales for containers and cargo.
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