TRK-WGTTrucking & RoadNegotiable
Truck Weighing / Truck Scale / Weight Certificate Fee
Charged when a loaded container or truck must be weighed at an official weighbridge or truck scale to obtain a verified weight certificate. Required for compliance with SOLAS VGM regulations and road weight limits.
Per Shipment
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Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
$10–$100
flat rate
Standard weighing: $10-$50 per truck/container. VGM (Verified Gross Mass) certificate issuance: $20-$80.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Negotiable — discuss with your freight forwarder.
Weighing fees are set by weighbridge operators and are generally low-cost. Negotiable at ports with multiple weigh stations.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: Per shipment
Chargeable Unit
Flat Rate
Formula / Calculation
TRK-WGT = Weighing Fee per Weighing or per Weight Certificate IssuedweighingscaleVGMweighbridgeweight certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is weighing the same as VGM?
Weighing is the physical act. VGM (Verified Gross Mass) is the certified weight declaration required by SOLAS before container loading.
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