Maersk Adjusts Heavy Load Surcharge Trigger for Far East Asia to Germany/Poland
What Happened?
Effective October 19, 2026, Maersk will implement a stricter Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) for shipments from Far East Asia to Germany and Poland. The surcharge trigger for 20-foot containers on this lane will be lowered to 25 metric tonnes. This revision introduces a new cost factor for shippers using this specific trade route for dense goods.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 7, 2026
Effective from
October 19, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East Asia -> North Europe
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs transporting heavy cargo from Far East Asia to Germany and Poland will face increased costs due to a stricter surcharge.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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