Weighing Slip

Definition:

A Weighing slip is an official document that, when weighing a vehicle or container on a calibrated scale (scale/balance bridge) is issued.
It serves as binding proof of the determined gross, tare and net weight of the transported goods and is used in freight transport to document quantities, enable settlements and meet legal requirements.

Weighing slips are used in particular when transporting bulk materials, liquids, waste materials, agricultural products, building materials and in chemical logistics.

Typical content:

• Vehicle and driver identification
• Gross, tare and net weight
• Date, time, scale location & scale detection
• Product/load type
• Confirmation (signature/electronic stamp)

Regulatory significance
In certain cases, a weighing slip is required by law — e.g. for waste (verification procedure) or in maritime transport (VGM obligation in accordance with SOLAS).

Digital weighing notes
Many companies today use digital weighing systems, which generate documents electronically and send them directly to ERP/TMS.

_{Sources/further links:
SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) rules: https://www.imo.org}

_{Waste law/ EANV notes: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/krwg/}

Challenges when handling weighing slips:

Manual processes & paper documents
Many weighing slips are printed out on site and handed over by hand. This leads to delays, media disruptions and a lack of digital traceability.
_{Sources/further links:
Fraunhofer IML — Digital Logistics Processes: https://www.iml.fraunhofer.de}

The driver is often unfamiliar with the local weighing process
Unclear requirements regarding the weighing obligation, sequence (pre/reweighing), access, registration or document submission lead to queries, waiting and incorrect journeys.
_{Sources/further links:
ECTA Operational Safe Loading Guidelines: Guidelines | ECTA - European Chemical Transport Association}

Loady's solution:

Digital driver guidance
Drivers receive visual, multilingual instructions via QR code or app — as a result, fewer queries, lower waiting times and greater process reliability.