In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) for 20 dry containers with gross weight exceed 20 metric tons from Far East Asia (Excluded Taiwan China) to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Pakistan, effective 4th Jul 24, for Taiwan China origin effective 20th Jul 24.

The New tariff levels are as follows:

Origin Destinations Effective Date Currency 20 DRY Gross Weight
Origin
Brunei, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, South Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
Destinations
India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Pakistan
Effective Date
4th July 2024
Currency
USD
20 DRY
400
Gross Weight
> 20 metric tons
Origin
Taiwan China
Destinations
India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Pakistan
Effective Date
20th July 2024
Currency
USD
20 DRY
400
Gross Weight
> 20 metric tons

When Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exceeds the weight threshold, Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) will be triggered.

  • 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 tariff shall not be binding on Maersk 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 representative on Maersk.com.

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