Implementation of Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) – China to Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay (X4FS)

Maersk is implementing the Heavy Load Surcharge Heavy Load Surcharge for 20 all dry equipment types with Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exceeding 20 metric tons and 40 non-operating reefer with Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exceeding 23 metric tons from Far East Asia to Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, effective price calculation date 29th May 2026.

The tariff levels are as follows:

20 dry equipment types in this implementation include 20’Dry, 20’Bulk, 20’Collapsible Flat rack, 20’ Flat rack, 20’ Hive, 20’ Pallet Wide, 20’ Open top, 20’ Tank, and 20’ Twin Deck.

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.

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.

For SPOT booking, the above rate is retrieved based on booking confirmation date.

For your reference, you can always view the latest levels and rate structures directly on our Tariff Lookup page: https://www.maersk.com/tariff-lookup/

(Current coverage: FMC – Federal Maritime Commission and EEA – European Economic Area regulated countries)

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.

We review all surcharges regularly and you can find all surcharge updates here.

If you have any further questions, please contact your local Maersk representative. We are always standing by to help you plan your future supply chain moves and assist you with your logistical needs.