Transport Documents
Poids à vide
The weight of an empty transport container, truck, or packaging without any cargo, used for determining net weight and required for customs, VGM, and transport compliance.
Quick answer: The weight of an empty transport container, truck, or packaging without any cargo, used for determining net weight and required for customs, VGM, and transport compliance.
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Quick answer
The weight of an empty transport container, truck, or packaging without any cargo, used for determining net weight and required for customs, VGM, and transport compliance.
Why it matters
Poids à vide matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.
Editorial context
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Definition
The weight of an empty transport container, truck, or packaging without any cargo, used for determining net weight and required for customs, VGM, and transport compliance.
Operational example
The tare weight is printed on every shipping container and must be deducted to calculate the cargo’s net weight for customs declarations.
Localized term
Poids à vide
Localized example
Le poids à vide est inscrit sur chaque conteneur et doit être déduit pour calculer le poids net de la cargaison dans les déclarations en douane.
Definition language
English reference definition
Source
Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO
Exam relevance
- FIATA Diploma
- CILT Certification
- IATA DGR
Target audience
- Freight Forwarders
- Supply Chain Managers
- Customs Brokers
