Effective 19 October 2026 (Price Calculation Date), the US$400 HWS will apply to all 20-foot container types—including dry, high-cube, and reefer units—when the verified gross mass exceeds 25 metric tonnes.
This adjustment is part of Maersk’s ongoing effort to align surcharge parameters with evolving port infrastructure requirements, regulatory safety standards, and handling capabilities at destination terminals.
The VGM threshold for shipments to other North European destinations remains unchanged at >28 metric tonnes, effective 30 September 2026. A comparative summary is provided below:
Equipment Type | Surcharge (US$) | ||||
Far East Asia | Germany and Poland | 19 Oct 2026 | 20-foot containers | > 25 tonnes | 400 |
Far East Asia | Other North European countries | 30 Sep 2026 | 20-foot containers | > 28 tonnes | 400 |
Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4y8rrr_YdGzvp8ZPhxBrCA