Maersk Implements Low Water Surcharge for Europe-Canada Shipments
What Happened?
Maersk is introducing a Low Water Surcharge (LWC) for shipments from its comprehensive European trade network to the Canadian ports of Montreal and Halifax, effective 1 August 2026. This surcharge will increase transport costs for shippers, applying to all container sizes and booking types on this transatlantic route. The indefinite nature of the LWC signals a long-term financial adjustment for cargo moving into Eastern Canada.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 20, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Europe -> Canada
Affected Ports
Montreal, Halifax
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving container shipments from Europe to the Canadian ports of Montreal and Halifax will be directly impacted by increased transport costs.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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