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Heavy Load Surcharge Implementation – Far East Asia to North Europe/Mediterranean (E1W/E2W)

14 Apr 2025

In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is implementing the Heavy Load Surcharge for 20 dry containers with Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exceeding 20 metric tons from Far East Asia (Excluded Taiwan China) to North Europe and Mediterranean, effective price calculation date 1st May 2025. For Taiwan China origin, the effective price calculation date is 15th May 2025.

The New tariff levels are as follows:

Origin Destination Effective Date Currency 20 DRY VGM Weight
Origin
Far East Asia (Exclude Taiwan China)
Destination
North Europe
Effective Date
1-May-2025
Currency
USD
20 DRY
400
VGM Weight
> 20 metric tons
Origin
Taiwan China
Destination
North Europe
Effective Date
15-May-2025
Currency
USD
20 DRY
400
VGM Weight
> 20 metric tons
Origin
Far East Asia (Exclude Taiwan China)
Destination
Mediterranean
Effective Date
1-May-2025
Currency
USD
20 DRY
400
VGM Weight
> 20 metric tons
Origin
Taiwan China
Destination
Mediterranean
Effective Date
15-May-2025
Currency
USD
20 DRY
400
VGM Weight
> 20 metric tons

Far East Asia countries include Brunei, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Mongolia, South Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan China, Thailand, and Vietnam

When Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exceeds the weight threshold, Heavy Load Surcharge will be triggered. The Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is the weight of the cargo including dunnage and bracing plus the tare weight of the container carrying this cargo.

Heavy Load Surcharge will be applicable to all Ocean products including contract products, SPOT, Maersk Go, and others.

  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
  • These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published, or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
  • For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk Line tariff shall not be binding on Maersk Line unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.

    • If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our local representatives on Maersk.com.

    We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing working with you in the future.

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