Low Water Levels on Major Rivers Trigger Container Surcharges and Capacity Cuts
What Happened?
Severe low water levels on major rivers like the Amazon, Paraná, Rhine, and Danube are causing significant disruptions to global freight. Carriers are implementing substantial low-water surcharges and reducing cargo capacity on key inland trade routes, impacting logistics to hubs such as Manaus and European industrial centers.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 26, 2026
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
South America (Inland) -> South America (Inland), Europe (Inland) -> Europe (Inland)
Affected Ports
Manaus
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing inland waterway services on the Amazon, Paraná, Rhine, and Danube rivers, particularly those with cargo destined for Manaus or European industrial hubs.
Source:
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