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 containers only)

Measuring Point - Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*	20'	40'	45'
< 3,00m	EUR 20	EUR 30	EUR 45
< 2,71m	EUR 35	EUR 55	EUR 75
< 2,51m	EUR 65	EUR 95	EUR 130
< 2,26m	EUR 95	EUR 120	EUR 160
< 2,01m	EUR 125	EUR 155	EUR 205
< 1,81m	EUR 250	EUR 300	EUR 400
< 1,71m	EUR 320	EUR 390	EUR 520
< 1,61m	EUR 415	EUR 505	EUR 675
< 1,51m	EUR 530	EUR 640	EUR 850
< 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 full containers only)

Measuring Point - Pegel KAUB*	20'	40'	45'
< 1,51m	EUR 50	EUR 60	EUR 85
< 1,31m	EUR 65	EUR 90	EUR 120
< 1,11m	EUR 90	EUR 105	EUR 145
< 1,01m	EUR 105	EUR 165	EUR 220
< 0,91m	EUR 140	EUR 190	EUR 225
< 0,81m	EUR 345	EUR 435	EUR 575
< 0,71m	EUR 455	EUR 550	EUR 735
< 0,61m	EUR 625	EUR 735	EUR 975
< 0,51m	EUR 885	EUR 1060	EUR 1.410
< 0,41m *	EUR 1.250	EUR 1.490	EUR 1.570
< 0,31m *	EUR 1.365	EUR 1.490	EUR 1.705
< 0,21m *	EUR 1.535	EUR 1.535	EUR 2.045

*Below water level of < 0,41m, transport is not guaranteed!

Surcharge (applies to full containers only)

Measuring Point - Pegel Cologne*	20'	40'	45'
< 1,95m	EUR 50	EUR 65	EUR 100
< 1,76m	EUR 75	EUR 100	EUR 150
< 1,46m	EUR 85	EUR 120	EUR 180
< 1,26m -1,06m	EUR 130	EUR 150	EUR 225

Below water level of 1,06m, transport is not guaranteed!

Measuring Point - Pegel Cologne*	20'	40'	45'
< 1,06m	EUR 310	EUR 310	EUR 410
< 0,96m	EUR 480	EUR 480	EUR 635
< 0,86m	EUR 480	EUR 480	EUR 635
< 0,81m	EUR 625	EUR 625	EUR 836
< 0,76m	EUR 625	EUR 625	EUR 836
< 0,71m	EUR 800	EUR 800	EUR 1.060
< 0,65m	EUR 1.080	EUR 1.080	EUR 1.440
< 0,51m	EUR 1.365	EUR 1.365	EUR 1.815

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.