At Maersk, your safety and that of everyone traveling on Central American roads is a top priority. That’s why we want to share important information regarding weight and dimension regulations for land transportation in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, as outlined in the Acuerdo Centroamericano Sobre Circulación Por Carreteras, En Materia De Pesos Y Dimensiones De Vehículos De Carga. This supports our shared commitment to road safety.
As part of compliance with the Acuerdo Centroamericano sobre Circulación por Carreteras, en Materia de Pesos y Dimensiones de Vehículos de Carga, we present a summary of the established limits to help you plan your shipments safely and without setbacks.
Approximate Maximum Weights by Equipment Configuration
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Country |
Chassis |
Tractor Unit |
Tare Container Weigh: Tons. |
Max Total Weight 1 T3-S2 (2 axles) |
Max Total Weight T3-S3 (3 axles) |
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3.8-6 Tons (2 axle)
3.9-8 Tons (3 axle)
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20 std’ 2.05 – 2.28
40 std’ 3.7 40 HC 3.9 45 HC 3.9 – 4.9 40 HR 4.5 – 4.6
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*Approximate weights may vary depending on the manufacturer and model.
Terms and Recommendations for Services Contracted with Maersk
- Services under Store Door (SD) and Multicarrier modalities are governed by the terms and conditions available at: Terms for Carriage | Maersk Terms / Standard Trading Conditions | Maersk Terms
- Maersk is not responsible for additional charges such as fines, penalties, and/or any other fees resulting from exceeding the weight and dimension limits.
- We recommend validating any special requirements with your account executive before scheduling your service.
- Maersk reserves the right to refrain from performing land movements if the weight, load balance, or configuration poses a risk to drivers or the public.
- When excess weight prevents the safe or legal mobilization of the container, the customer must commit to transloading the cargo, which involves redistributing or dividing the cargo into one or more vehicles to comply with legal limits. The customer will assume all costs, time, and responsibilities related to or associated with transloading, including relevant safety measures.
- Additionally, please consider the indications on each container regarding the maximum allowable payload.
We appreciate your cooperation in continuing to provide a safe, efficient service aligned with local regulations.
For more information, please contact your sales or customer service representative.