According to the company’s website news release on September 22, 2022, Maersk wish to advise the company’s customer that records in the rules of the National Water Agency (ANA) indicate a reduction in the operational draft of ships that transit through the Amazon River at the main crossing points to the port of Manaus. This decrease in the depth of the bed of the river leads to a reduction in the cargo capacity of ships, with consequent economic and financial imbalance to the regular service of waterborne transport to/from Manaus.
To recover this balance and maintain regularity, Maersk will be introducing a Low Water Surcharge (LWC) effective 15th October 2022. This Low Water Surcharge will be appliable to all containers from or into Port Manaus Brazil.
The LWC is an exceptional and temporary charge applicable due to the extraordinary conditions of navigation that will be periodically reviewed and adjusted, if necessary, by virtue of the current situation. It will be removed once the sailing conditions return to normal.
Maersk regret having to implement this fee, and recognize the challenge it brings on you, but hope for your understanding. Maersk appreciates your business and looks forward to continuing working with you in the future.
For more information, please contact the Maersk office in your area.
