| Notes: | | | (1) | Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes tractor weights, chassis, container and cargo. Use of this guideline does not in any way eliminate the obligation of the shipper, consignee, motor carrier, or other user to ensure that a particular load meets local, state or federal road weight limits and is otherwise safe and roadworthy for transport within the U.S. | | Please refer to US Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration website for most updated information: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/policy/rpt_congress/truck_sw_laws/app_a.htm | | | | (2) | Some states offer exceptions for internationl containerized cargo moving with the specific state, special permits are required. These exceptions can only be applied when a 40' chassis is used. Permits are obtainable at additional cost and are for the account of the cargo. This permit can only be valid in the state where it is issued. If the container has to travel through non-permit states the container is subject to overweight fines in the non-permit states. | | Overweight container (with permit) maybe acceptable subject to surcharge. Please check with Yang Ming local office case by case. | | | | (3)(4)(5) | Cargo weight includes product plus all packaging/dunnage materials, pallets, and any block/bracing materials, but excludes container tare weight. The suggested cargo weight is calculated based on average Yang Ming container tare weight of each size/type and axle weight regulations at each state. Actual weight may vary depending on equipment and tractor used. | | If a container's cargo weight exceeds the guideline, such container will be terminated or rehandled at port or rail terminal, at the expense of cargo owner. | | In states where overweight permit is obtainable (see Note 2), actual allowable cargo weight will be higher than the weight limit in the table. Please check with Yang Ming local office case by case. | | | | (3) | Tri-Axle chassis is available at some locations. Please check with Yang Ming local office case by case. | | General cargo weight guideline for 20 tri-axle is 42,500 LBS for Yang Ming door delivery, and 44,000 for CY move. | | Use of 20' tri-axle chassis is subject to tri-axle surcharge per Yang Ming's tariff. | | | | (4) | In the same states, 40' and 45' may have different allowable cargo weight depending on routing hub. | | | | (5) | If Gen-Set will be used, deduct 1,500 LBS (681 KGS) from the allowable weight in the table. | | | | (6) | Heavy haul permits is obtainable at these port complex area. Please check with Yang Ming local office case by case. | | | | (7) | Tri-axle chassis for heavy 20' containers is generally available at following terminals marked with "Y": | | Tri-axle chassis is on first-come, first serve basis. Availability is not guaranteed. Please check case by case. |
| HUB | REGION | 20' TRI-AXLE AVAILABILITY | | LAX/LGB | SCA | N | | DENVER | NCA | Y | | OAKLAND | NCA | Y | | SALT LAKE CITY | NCA | N | | PORTLAND | PNW | Y | | SEA/TIW | PNW | Y | | DALLAS | GUL | N | | EL PASO | GUL | N | | HOUSTON | GUL | N | | MEMPHIS | GUL | N | | NEW ORLEANS | GUL | N | | CHICAGO | MWE | Y | | CINCINNATI | MWE | Y | | CLEVELAND | MWE | Y | | COLUMBUS | MWE | Y | | DETROIT | MWE | Y | | KANSAS CITY | MWE | Y | | LOUISVILLE | MWE | Y | | MINNEAPOLIS | MWE | Y | | SAINT LOUIS | MWE | Y | | NEW YORK | NAT | Y | | PHILADELPHIA | NAT | N | | PITTSBURGH | NAT | N | | CHARLOTTE | MAT | N | | NORFOLK | MAT | Y | | WILMINGTON | MAT | N | | CHARLESTON | SAT | Y | | JACKSONVILLE | SAT | N | | SAVANNAH | SAT | N | | ATLANTA | SAT | N |
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