SMDG is pleased to announce that the VGM Working Group has finalized the VERMAS v1.1 message standard.
The updated version reflects the continued work of the SMDG community to support standardized and efficient digital communication related to Verified Gross Mass (VGM) reporting within the container shipping industry.
Follow the link below to learn more and download the VERMAS v1.1 specification in PDF format.
We are pleased to announce the release of the newest 2026 Liner Code List.
Current version: SMDG Liner Code List v20260306
Download the latest file to stay compliant with updated liner coding standards.
The February 2026 edition of the SMDG Terminal Code List has been released.
Version: v20260211
Learn more about the latest updates and download the newest version of the Terminal Code List (TCL) v20260211>>
We are pleased to announce the release of the February 2026 Liner Code List.
Current version: SMDG Liner Code List v20260212
Download the latest file to stay compliant with updated terminal coding standards.
The attribute code “PLA” has been changed to “PLX”.
This change is intended to avoid confusion with the abbreviation for a specific type of plastic pellets—polylactic acid, a subcategory of biodegradable plastic pellets—commonly used in public communications.
The update has been agreed upon between SMDG and the WSC.
The latest version of this Excel workbook is provided here.
The definition of the codelists ATTRIBUTES, HANDLING, and STOWINS is now combined in a single Excel workbook.
The workbook provides these codelists, the changelog for each codelist, and a tab explaining the usage of these codelists.
The latest version of this Excel workbook is provided here.