Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) Implementation – Far East Asia to Middle East (F1W)

In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is implementing the Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) for 20 dry containers with Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exceeding 20 metric tons from Far East Asia (Excluded Vietnam and Taiwan China) to Middle East Countries, effective price calculation date 1st Mar 25. For Vietnam origin, the effective price calculation date is 8th Mar 25. For Taiwan China origin, the effective price calculation date is 21st Mar 25.

The New tariff levels are as follows:

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

• 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.