Sealand: 2021 Quebec Spring Thaw Period
Feb 15, 2021Sealand announced changes in Quebec Weight Levels for 2021 based on the Spring Thaw Period.
The Quebec Ministry of Transport has issued its regulations for the annual Spring Thaw Period. This restriction is placed by the local authorities to account for road network’s lower weight bearing capacity during the annual thaw period. The weight restrictions apply to all truck movement 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 USD | ||
| 40' | Up to 50,000lbs | Up to 48,000lbs | NA | ||
| 40' | 50,001 to 55,000lb | 48,001 - 53,000lbs | $390 USD |
Weight restrictions are not limited to the total cargo weight in the container. Restrictions require proper weight distribution over the axles.
Thaw Period Dates
- Zone 1: From Monday, March 8 (00:01) to Friday, May 7 (23:59)
- Zone 2: From Monday, March 15 (00:01) to Friday, May 14 (23:59)
- Zone 3: From Monday, March 22 (00: 01) to Friday, May 21 (23:59)
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