Hapag-Lloyd Updates Rhine River Low Water Surcharge for Barge Transport
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has issued an update regarding its low water surcharge for barge transport on the Rhine River, effective September 11, 2026. Tiered surcharges will apply to import and export cargo, varying based on water gauge levels at key locations. The carrier also warns that transport cannot be guaranteed if water levels fall below critical thresholds.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 13, 2026
Effective from
September 11, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Ports
Kaub, Cologne, Duisburg-Ruhrort, Emmerich
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Hapag-Lloyd's barge transport services on the Rhine River for import and export cargo will be directly affected by these surcharges and potential service disruptions.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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