Rhine River - Low Water Surcharge update

please note below surcharges, which apply in case of low water levels on the Rhine river

Surcharge (applies to laden container only)

*covers middle- / upper Rhine up to and incl Basel

Surcharge (applies to laden container only)

*covers lower Rhine up to and incl Bonn

The Low Water levels taken from the Electronic Waterways Information System (please visit this webpage for more information) at time of barge departure determine the amount, that is billed to Maersk by our vendors.

We will be passing these charges directly to our customers, once received.

To ensure a timely transport of your cargo and to minimize a negative impact to your supply chain, optimizing the barge operations in a low water situation has absolute priority for our vendors and for us. The higher workload connected with this might increase the time it takes to generate invoices, so we want to thank you upfront for your understanding here.

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

A low water situation is an exceptional and unforeseeable situation that is beyond our control and cannot be predicted, neither the severity nor the duration. We appreciate your understanding and support to overcome this extraordinary situation together, once it arises.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your local sales or customer service representative. We want to thank you for your business and look forward to continously serving your global transportation needs.