Canada Cargo Weight Restrictions
Maximum cargo weights and surcharges by destination port and container size (rail / rail-truck transport).
Updated: November 3, 2022·Effective: December 1, 2022·Mode of transport: Rail or Rail/Truck
Download PDFMontreal
East Coast
Destinations: Toronto, Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Vancouver, Winnipeg, USA
| Size | Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Import surcharge | Export surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20DV-OT-FL-RE | 0 – 47,900 | 0 – 21,726 | N/A | N/A |
| 20DV-OT-FL-RE | 47,901 – 55,000 | 21,727 – 24,947 | USD 350 | USD 350 |
| 40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE | 0 – 60,000 | 0 – 27,215 | N/A | N/A |
| 40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE | 60,001 – 65,000 | 27,216 – 29,483 | USD 350 | USD 350 |
20DV-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 0 – 47,900
- Weight (kg)
- 0 – 21,726
- Import surcharge
- N/A
- Export surcharge
- N/A
20DV-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 47,901 – 55,000
- Weight (kg)
- 21,727 – 24,947
- Import surcharge
- USD 350
- Export surcharge
- USD 350
40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 0 – 60,000
- Weight (kg)
- 0 – 27,215
- Import surcharge
- N/A
- Export surcharge
- N/A
40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 60,001 – 65,000
- Weight (kg)
- 27,216 – 29,483
- Import surcharge
- USD 350
- Export surcharge
- USD 350
Halifax
East Coast
Destinations: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Vancouver, Winnipeg, USA
| Size | Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Import surcharge | Export surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20DV-OT-FL-RE | 0 – 47,900 | 0 – 21,726 | N/A | N/A |
| 20DV-OT-FL-RE | 47,901 – 55,000 | 21,727 – 24,947 | USD 350 | USD 350 |
| 40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE | 0 – 60,000 | 0 – 27,215 | N/A | N/A |
| 40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE | 60,001 – 65,000 | 27,216 – 29,483 | USD 350 | USD 350 |
20DV-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 0 – 47,900
- Weight (kg)
- 0 – 21,726
- Import surcharge
- N/A
- Export surcharge
- N/A
20DV-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 47,901 – 55,000
- Weight (kg)
- 21,727 – 24,947
- Import surcharge
- USD 350
- Export surcharge
- USD 350
40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 0 – 60,000
- Weight (kg)
- 0 – 27,215
- Import surcharge
- N/A
- Export surcharge
- N/A
40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 60,001 – 65,000
- Weight (kg)
- 27,216 – 29,483
- Import surcharge
- USD 350
- Export surcharge
- USD 350
Vancouver & Prince Rupert
West Coast
Destinations: Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, USA
| Size | Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Import surcharge | Export surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20DV-OT-FL-RE | 0 – 47,900 | 0 – 21,726 | N/A | N/A |
| 20DV-OT-FL-RE | 47,901 – 55,000 | 21,727 – 24,947 | USD 500 | USD 350 |
| 40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE | 0 – 60,000 | 0 – 27,215 | N/A | N/A |
| 40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE | 60,001 – 65,000 | 27,216 – 29,483 | USD 350 | USD 350 |
20DV-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 0 – 47,900
- Weight (kg)
- 0 – 21,726
- Import surcharge
- N/A
- Export surcharge
- N/A
20DV-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 47,901 – 55,000
- Weight (kg)
- 21,727 – 24,947
- Import surcharge
- USD 500
- Export surcharge
- USD 350
40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 0 – 60,000
- Weight (kg)
- 0 – 27,215
- Import surcharge
- N/A
- Export surcharge
- N/A
40DV-HC-OT-FL-RE
- Weight (lbs)
- 60,001 – 65,000
- Weight (kg)
- 27,216 – 29,483
- Import surcharge
- USD 350
- Export surcharge
- USD 350