Maersk implements low water surcharges on Rhine River amid transport constraints

In addition to the unexpectedly low water levels currently impacting inland transportation along the Rhine River, there is a possibility that conditions may deteriorate to a point where barge transport is no longer operationally feasible.

The applicable surcharges during low water situation in the river Rhine (measure point Kaub), which is a low water situation at measure point Kaub - middle part of the river Rhine starts from 1.50 meters and lower.

Barge transports passing the measuring point "Kaub" are affected due to draft restrictions, and other locations might be affected in consequence, too.

Kindly note that in case of water levels at Kaub falling below 81cm or Duisburg-Ruhrort below 181 cm, we regret that a loading guarantee for your cargo cannot be granted anymore.

Surcharge (applies to full container only)

Measuring Point	20'	40'	45'
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 3,00m	EUR 20	EUR 30	EUR 450
< 2,71m	EUR 35	EUR 50	EUR 75
< 2,51m	EUR 60	EUR 85	EUR 130
< 2,26m	EUR 75	EUR 100	EUR 150
< 2,01m	EUR 115	EUR 135	EUR 205
< 1,81m	EUR 165	EUR 210	EUR 315
< 1,71m	EUR 240	EUR 305	EUR 460
< 1,61m	EUR 345	EUR 450	EUR 675
< 1,51m	EUR 410	EUR 520	EUR 780
< 1,41m	EUR 1.250	EUR 1.490	EUR 1.570
< 1,31m	EUR 1.335	EUR 1.560	EUR 1.670

Surcharge (applies to laden container only)

Measuring Point	20'	40'	45'
Pegel KAUB*
< 1,51m	EUR 45	EUR 55	EUR 85
< 1,31m	EUR 60	EUR 80	EUR 120
< 1,11m	EUR 80	EUR 95	EUR 145
< 0,91m	EUR 100	EUR 150	EUR 225
< 0,81m	EUR 195	EUR 250	EUR 375
< 0,71m	EUR 280	EUR 340	EUR 495
< 0,61m	EUR 350	EUR 465	EUR 695
< 0,51m	EUR 880	EUR 1055	EUR 1250

Surcharge (applies to full container only)

Measuring Point	20'	40'	45'
Pegel Cologne*
< 1,95m	EUR 50	EUR 65	EUR 100
< 1,75m	EUR 75	EUR 100	EUR 150
< 1,45m	EUR 85	EUR 120	EUR 180
< 1,25m -1,05m	EUR 130	EUR 150	EUR 225

Below water level of 1,05m, transport is not guaranteed!

Measuring Point	20'	40'	45'
Pegel Cologne*
< 1,05m	EUR 225	EUR 270	EUR 290
< 0,95m	EUR 265	EUR 350	EUR 375
< 0,85m	EUR 325	EUR 410	EUR 430
< 0,80m	EUR 355	EUR 445	EUR 465
< 0,75m	EUR 465	EUR 550	EUR 570
< 0,70m	EUR 625	EUR 710	EUR 730
< 0,65m	EUR 710	EUR 855	EUR 895

These surcharges are valid till further notice.

• Low Water Surcharge levels according to the Electronic Waterways Information System (Click here)
• Export shipments: Departure date (barge load list) of Barge from inland terminal.
• Import Shipments: Departure date (barge load list) of Barge from the Deepsea.

These costs are charged to Maersk and will be passed directly to our customers.

The low water situation is an exceptional and unforeseeable situation that is beyond our control and cannot be predicted, neither severity nor duration. We will do our utmost to manage the cargo flows efficiently throughout.

We appreciate your understanding and support.

For further information please contact your local Maersk office.