Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) – Far East Asia to WCA (F3W/F5W)

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:

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.

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