Starting October 1, 2024, Taiwan’s Highway Bureau will implement stricter regulations on container size and weight limits. For 20-foot containers, the total weight limit is set at 31.5 tons, which includes approximately 11 tons for the tractor and trailer and around 2.5 tons for the empty container, leaving a cargo weight limit of 18 tons. For 40-foot containers, the total weight limit is 42 tons, with 12.5 tons for the tractor and trailer and about 5 tons for the empty container, resulting in a cargo weight limit of 24.5 tons.
These new regulations are expected to increase shipping costs, particularly impacting the steel industry. The local steel industry, already facing weak demand, may struggle to remain competitive with the added shipping costs. Industry representatives are urging the Taiwanese government to reconsider these measures.
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