We would like to inform you about the applicable surcharges during circumstances of low water levels along the River Rhine from the measuring points Kaub, Duisburg-Ruhrort, and Cologne.

Surcharges are applicable from 1.51m and under at Kaub, 3.00m and under at Duisburg-Ruhrort, and 1.95m and under at Cologne.

Surcharge details for measuring point Kaub (applies to full containers only):

Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
20' 40'
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 1,51m
20'
EUR 45
40'
EUR 55
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 1,31m
20'
EUR 60
40'
EUR 80
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 1,11m
20'
EUR 80
40'
EUR 95
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,91m
20'
EUR 100
40'
EUR 150
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,81m
20'
EUR 195
40'
EUR 250
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,71m
20'
EUR 270
40'
EUR 330
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,61m
20'
EUR 345
40'
EUR 455
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,51m
20'
EUR 495
40'
EUR 645
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,41m
20'
EUR 620
40'
EUR 795
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,31m
20'
EUR 795
40'
EUR 970
Surcharge details for measuring point Duisburg-Ruhrort (applies to full containers only):
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
20' 40'
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 3,00m
20'
EUR 20
40'
EUR 30
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 2,71m
20'
EUR 35
40'
EUR 50
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 2,51m
20'
EUR 60
40'
EUR 85
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 2,26m
20'
EUR 75
40'
EUR 100
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 2,01m
20'
EUR 115
40'
EUR 135
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 1,81m
20'
EUR 165
40'
EUR 210
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 1,71m
20'
EUR 240
40'
EUR 305
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 1,61m
20'
EUR 345
40'
EUR 450
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 1,51m - 1,41m
20'
EUR 400
40'
EUR 515
Surcharge details for measuring point Cologne (applies to full containers only):
Measuring Point
Pegel Cologne*
20' 40'
Measuring Point
Pegel Cologne*
< 1,95m
20'
EUR 50
40'
EUR 65
Measuring Point
Pegel Cologne*
< 1,75m
20'
EUR 75
40'
EUR 100
Measuring Point
Pegel Cologne*
< 1,45m
20'
EUR 85
40'
EUR 120
Measuring Point
Pegel Cologne*
< 1,25m -1,05m
20'
EUR 130
40'
EUR 150

These surcharges are valid until 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.

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.

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

We appreciate your understanding and support. Please reach out to your local Maersk representative for more information.

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