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What is SOLAS VGM in freight forwarding?

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The Safety of Life at Sea convention, or SOLAS, is a set of shipping regulations laid down and maintained by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Because SOLAS is an international treaty, recognized globally, compliance with its rules is mandatory for shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers.