Maersk updates heavy weight surcharges for Canada and Mexico trades

Maersk has announced changes to its heavy weight and heavy load surcharges covering Canada and the Far East Asia-Mexico trade. For Canada, the carrier has raised its general Heavy Weight Surcharge (HWI/HWE) from US$390 to US$600. The new rate applies to both import and export movements involving Canada. Separately, Maersk has revised its Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) from Far East Asia to Mexico. A charge of US$250 will apply to containers that exceed specified weight limits.