Quebec Spring Thaw Weight Restriction Announcement

Dates for the 2014 Quebec Spring Thaw period have been changed. The official period will begin on March 31st and end on May 30th, 2014. These dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
The Quebec Spring Thaw period is when the Quebec Road Authorities limit the payload limits so as to protect roads from damage.
For containers exported to or via Quebec, the following maximum payload limits need to be maintained: CONTAINER TYPE
ALL MOTOR VIA PHILADELPHIA
(Maximum cargo weight – Kgs)
RAIL VIA PHILADELPHIA
(Maximum cargo weight – Kgs)
20′
40′
20′
40′
Dry ( includes 40’HC)
24,000
23,000
21,500
25,800
Flat rack
23,800
22,600
21,200
25,400
Open top
24,000
23,000
21,500
25,800
Reefer
21,000
20,000
All motor only
All motor only
Heavy permit, tri-axle or quad-axle surcharges may apply