ONE Implements Low Water Surcharge for Asia-Europe Trade Due to Rhine Levels
What Happened?
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a Low Water Surcharge (LWS) for the Asia-Europe trade lane. This surcharge, effective from August 10, 2026, is a response to inland network constraints caused by low water levels on the Rhine river. Specific rates are not detailed in the advisory but are available in a linked PDF document.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 13, 2026
Effective from
August 10, 2026
Carrier
ONEY
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Europe
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving on the Asia -> Europe trade lane, particularly those utilizing inland waterways connected to the Rhine river.
Source:
ONESet surcharge alert
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