Maersk Adjusts Rhine River Low Water Surcharges Amid Falling Levels
What Happened?
Maersk has revised its low water surcharges for barge transportation on the Rhine River due to falling water levels impacting services in Germany and the Benelux region. These surcharges, which vary by water level at key gauges like Kaub and Duisburg-Ruhrort, are passed on to customers. Maersk warns that cargo loading and transport cannot be guaranteed below critical water thresholds.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 12, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Ports
Kaub, Duisburg-Ruhrort
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing barge transportation on the Rhine River in Germany and the Benelux region are directly impacted by these revised surcharges and potential service disruptions.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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