Connecting Denmark to the world

MSC Denmark was established in 1995 and has become a market-leading brand within the industry, both in Denmark and worldwide.

Container depots owned by MSC's logistics arm, MEDLOG, were opened in Aarhus and Copenhagen in 2019 and 2020. This was part of the company’s strategy to offer our customers reliable, easy and fast access to a wide range of equipment.

Our aim is to offer industry-leading, end-to-end tailored logistic solutions – cooperating with some of the best providers within their fields, such as trucking companies and providers of customs services.

Contact our team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services

LOCAL OFFICES INFORMATION

MSC AARHUS

MSC Denmark A/S

Vandvejen 7, 5th floor

DK - 8000 AARHUS

+45 86203900

dnk-info@msc.com

Opening Hours

Mon

Fri

08:30-16:30

Holiday

New Year's Day

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1 Jan
Maundy Thursday

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17 Apr
Good Friday

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18 Apr
Easter

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20 Apr
Easter Monday

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21 Apr
Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ

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29 May
Constitution Day

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5 Jun
Pentecost

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8 Jun
Pentecost Monday

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9 Jun
Christmas Eve

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24 Dec
Christmas Day

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25 Dec
Day after Christmas

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26 Dec
New Year's Eve

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31 Dec

Government approval status

The new regulation will be enforced globally, but countries can issue their own guidelines based on the SOLAS requirement.
Weight tolerance is widely considered as 2-5%, but Danish Maritime Authority have indicated a grace period from 01. July 2016 until end June 2017 where +/- 1000 kgs is accepted.
Danish Maritime Authority will also be handling any checks and issuing fines if found applicable.
With regards to gates procedures (acceptance gate in without VGM), this will be possible. But the legislation clearly states, that no container will be loaded onboard the vessel unless VGM is confirmed.

What to include in your VGM instructions

The following items are mandatory and must be on all VGM instructions:

Booking or Bill of Lading number
Container number
VGM + unit
Authorized person’s signatory (submitter of the VGM who may be authorized to act on behalf of shippers
Responsible party Name

How to submit your VGM instructions

myMSC
Manually or via EDI (via INTTRA, GT NEXUS)
Via email to vgm@aar.mscdenmark.com separate or in a signed shipping instruction, please note that the VGM by email must allow copy functionality from the document, otherwise VGM cannot be approved.
Deadlines for sending your VGM instructions
Any change in VGM cut-off deadline, will be communicated on our booking confirmation, when/if they will be different from current documentation cut off.

Admin Fees and costs

Any costs related to customer’s failure to provide VGM data within specified deadlines (including but not limited to port storage, demurrage, container shiftings etc.) will be for the account of customer.

Recommendations

MSC Local agency should be informed in advance of the appointment of 3rd parties to provide VGM.

Contact information

MSC Denmark A/S, Vandvejen 7, 8000 Aarhus C
Ph: 8620 3900 / Email: info@aar.mscdenmark.com

Container Weighing (VGM)

All MSC local offices provide certified scales to record and verify container weight (verified gross mass or VGM) in line with Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) regulations. VGM instructions are mandatory for all shipments for safety reasons and vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been appropriately verified. Contact your local MSC team for more information and support.

Our Solutions

As well as being a global leader in container shipping, our worldwide teams of industry specific experts mean we can offer our customers round-the-clock personalised service. This ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.