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Quebec Spring Thaw 2009 *extension*
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April 21, 2009
Quebec Spring Thaw

Dear customer,

we need to inform you that the Quebec Spring Thaw is extended to May 16th, 2009.

Therefore it is effective from March 16, 2009 until May 16th, 2009.
Following weight limitations will apply for truck transports in Canada / to US Crossborder:

Intra Canada (between Quebec and Ontario):
20ft standard container       up to 42,000 lbs cargo weight 
20ft reefer container           up to 39,000 lbs cargo weight
40ft standard container       up to 52,000 lbs cargo weight
40ft reefer container           up to 48,000 lbs cargo weight

US Crossborder (between Quebec and USA):
20ft standard container       up to 36,000 lbs cargo weight 
20ft reefer container           up to 33,000 lbs cargo weight
40ft standard container       up to 38,000 lbs cargo weight
40ft reefer container           up to 35,000 lbs cargo weight
                                      
For further details please also check following official website:
http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/entreprises_en/camionnage/charges_dimensions/periode_degel/zones_periodes_degel

Please contact your local OOCL office in case of any questions.

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