Heavy Load Surcharge Implementation – from India/Pakistan/Saudi Arabia/ United Arab Emirates into B1 / X5

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 India / Pakistan / Saudi Arabia / United Arab Emirates into Latin America (B1/X5),

Effective price calculation date 1st June 2025.

The New tariff levels are as follows:

• Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on PCD. PCD = Price Calculation Date. For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.
• SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings.

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.

Please note that this is applicable on contract bookings only.

• 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.