Maersk revises Heavy Load Surcharge for Far East to Latin America trades
What Happened?
Maersk will implement revised Heavy Load Surcharges (HWS) for shipments from Far East Asia and China to Latin America, effective mid-July 2026. These changes introduce new fees for heavy 20-foot and 40-foot containers destined for Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. This represents a direct cost increase for shippers moving heavy cargo on these specific routes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 15, 2026
Effective from
July 15, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East -> Latin America
Affected Ports
Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs operating on the Far East Asia and China to Latin America trade lanes, particularly those transporting heavy 20-foot and 40-foot containers to Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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