Maersk has announced changes in Quebec weight levels for 2020 based on the spring thaw period, following the regulations issued by the Quebec Ministry of Transport for the annual spring thaw period.
The weight restrictions apply to all truck movements to and from Quebec. To comply with the regulations – Maersk will implement the following maximum acceptable cargo weight restrictions:
| Dry | Reefer | Surcharge | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
20′
|
Up to 47,900lbs
|
Up to 46,000lbs
|
NA
|
|
20′
|
47,901 – 53,000lbs
|
46,001 – 51,000lbs
|
$390 US$
|
|
40′
|
Up to 50,000lbs
|
Up to 48,000lbs
|
NA
|
|
40′
|
50,001 to 55,000lb
|
48,001 – 53,000lbs
|
$390 US$
|
Thaw Period Dates*
- Zone 1: From Monday, March 9 (00:01) to Friday, May 8 (23:59)
- Zone 2: From Monday, March 16 (00:01) to Friday, May 15 (23:59)
- Zone 3: From Monday, March 23 (00: 01) to Friday, May 22 (23:59)
Weight restrictions are not limited to the total cargo weight in the container, said Maersk. Restrictions require proper weight distribution over the axles, the Danish company adds.
*Thaw Period Dates are subject to change without any notification and are dependent on weather conditions. Please refer to the Quebec Ministry of Transport for the most update to date details: Transports – Quebec.
