Port Otago has been working towards providing a simple and consistent process for managing the requirements of the upcoming Verified Gross Mass (VGM) regulation. Read the full notice here:
VGM Notice to shippers and shipping lines (updated 15/6/2016)
Please see also: Container Weighing and VGM at Port Otago
Port Otago will implement a revised CEDO policy from 1/5/2023.
All rail bookings and subsequent amendments ex Port Chalmers must be emailed to both Port Otago and Kiwirail by 1500 hours (3pm) the business day before rail ex Port Chalmers is required.
For bookings ex Port Chalmers required onsite Monday, bookings must be made by 1500 hours (3pm) on the Thursday before the containers are required.