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Overweight Surcharge (OWS)
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The Overweight Surcharge (OWS) is charged by shipping companies to transport heavy containers. It applies to 20ft containers and each shipping company sets the rate at their own discretion.
Overweight Surcharge (OWS)
Article last updated on September 3rd, 2025, and surcharge valid for shipments to depart from September 8th, 2025.
What is Overweight Surcharge?
The Overweight Surcharge (OWS) is charged by shipping companies to transport heavy containers. It applies to 20ft containers and each shipping company sets the rate at their own discretion. The Ocean team conducted a comprehensive review of our carrier costs for overweight surcharges to ensure pricing covers our buy rates and is in line with competition.
Current Overweight Surcharge tariff
| Overweight Surcharge (OWS) for FEWB | |
|---|---|
| Gross Weight per container | Charge |
| < 16,000 kg | $ 0 / 20ft |
| 16,000 - 20,000 kg | $ 200 / 20ft |
| 20,000 - 24,000 kg | $ 400 / 20ft |
| > 24,000 kg | $ 500 / 20ft |
Flexport shipments are subject to Overweight Surcharge based on the actual weight of the containers. Overweight Surcharge will not be shown on the quote but added to the invoice after the shipment is departed.
