Hapag-Lloyd Updates Low Water Surcharges for Rhine River Barge Transport
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce revised low water surcharges for all import and export barge transport on the Rhine River, effective 1 November 2026. These surcharges are dependent on water levels at four key gauges, increasing shipping costs for cargo owners. The carrier also warned that transport cannot be guaranteed below certain water levels, posing a significant risk of service disruption for terminals along the river.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 1, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Hapag-Lloyd's barge services on the Rhine River for import and export cargo will be directly impacted by increased costs and potential service disruptions due to low water levels.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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