The Quebec Ministry of Transportation has issued its regulations for the annual spring thaw period. The weight restrictions apply to all truck movement to and from Quebec.

To comply with the regulations – SeaLand will implement the following acceptable cargo weight restrictions:

Container

 

 Dry

 

 Refrigerated

 

 Surcharge

 

20’

 

 Up to 47,900 lbs.

 

 Up to 46,000 lbs.

 

 N/A

 

20’

 

 47,901 – 53,000 lbs.

 

 46,001 – 51,000 lbs.

 

 $390 USD

 

40’

 

 Up to 50,000 lbs.

 

 Up to 48,000 lbs.

 

 N/A

 

40’

 

 50,001 to 50.000 lbs.

 

 48,001 – 53,000 lbs.

 

 $390

 

Thaw Period Dates:

  • Zone 1: March 5 – May 4
  • Zone 2: March 19 – May 18
  • Zone 3: March 26 – May 25

Weight restrictions are not limited to the total cargo weight in the container.  Restrictions require proper weight distribution over the axles. 

*Thaw Period Dates are subject to change without any notification and are dependent on weather conditions.  Please refer to the Quebec Ministry of Transport for the most update to date details.