We would like to inform on 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 as from 1.50 meter 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 181cm, we regret that a loading guarantee for your cargo cannot be granted anymore.
The applicable low water surcharges 2023 will remain unchanged for time being:
Surcharge (applies to laden container 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 175
|
40'
EUR 170
|
|
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,71m
|
20'
EUR 240
|
40'
EUR 320
|
|
Measuring Point
Pegel KAUB*
< 0,61m
|
20'
EUR 340
|
40'
EUR 445
|
|
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 (applies to laden container 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 95
|
|
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 2,01m
|
20'
EUR 115
|
40'
EUR 135
|
|
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 1,81m
|
20'
EUR 135
|
40'
EUR 205
|
|
Measuring Point
Pegel DUISBURG-RUHRORT*
< 1,61m
|
20'
EUR 185
|
40'
EUR 280
|
- Low Water Surcharge levels according to the Electronic Waterways Information System (Click here)
- Export shipments: Date of empty container delivery at customer´s facility
- Import shipments: Date of pick-up of full container at mainliner´s discharge terminal
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 the severity nor the duration. We will do our outmost to manage the cargo flows efficiently throughout.
We appreciate your understanding and support.
For further information please contact your local Maersk office.
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