Hapag-Lloyd Confirms Continued Rhine River Low Water Surcharge for Barge Transport
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd reminds customers that the low water surcharge for Rhine River barge transport remains active for import and export cargo due to ongoing draft restrictions. The advisory details tiered surcharges in Euros for 20' and 40' containers, varying by water levels at gauges like Kaub, Cologne, Duisburg-Ruhrort, and Emmerich. Transport cannot be guaranteed if water levels fall below critical thresholds, such as 80cm at Kaub.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 17, 2026
Effective from
July 16, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Ports
Kaub, Cologne, Duisburg-Ruhrort, Emmerich
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing barge transport on the Rhine River for import and export container shipments, particularly those affected by water level fluctuations.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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