The total weight of the goods including all packing.
Gross weight appears on the packing list and bill of lading; the container’s verified gross mass also includes its tare.
Related terms
- Net weight — The weight of the goods alone, without packing.
- VGM — Verified gross mass: the certified total weight of a packed container, required before loading.
- Tare weight — The weight of an empty container (or packaging) on its own.