Glossary

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Heavy Weight Surcharge

20ft containers exceeding the weight of 14,000 kg tare (container) are subject to a heavy weight surcharge (HWT). An empty 20ft container weighs approximately 2,300 kg. 40ft containers are not subject to a heavy weight surcharge. Both 20ft and 40ft containers can carry a load of more than 28,000 kg.

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