Maersk removes heavy-load surcharge on northwest India–Europe contract shipments

Maersk has withdrawn its Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) for eligible 20-foot dry containers moving from northwest India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, effective from 7 November 2026. The change covers contract bookings through Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Pipavav and Hazira, removing the surcharge for containers with a Verified Gross Mass (VGM) exceeding 22 tonnes. The announcement, issued on 6 November, sets the applicable HWS rate at zero. It gives exporters using the specified gateways a reduction in this component of their shipping charges, while other applicable freight-related charges continue. Which shipments qualify for the change? The advisory specifies 20-foot dry containers, identified by Maersk’s equipment code 20DRY, on the following routes: Loading portsDestination regionsWeight categoryRevised HWSNhava Sheva, Mundra, Pipavav and HaziraNorth Europe and MediterraneanVGM above…