Here’s an update on the Rhine River low water surcharge
Update: Additional low water surcharge levels have been introduced for Duisburg-Ruhrort from 130cm to 121cm and Cologne from 65cm to 41cm. For Emmerich and Duisburg-Ruhrort, lower water levels are subject to individual agreement.
The low water levels on the Rhine River are again affecting barge transport due to draft restrictions. Please be reminded that the current low water pass-through surcharge remains in place for import and export cargo until further notice.
Conditions may worsen to the point that barge transport becomes operationally unviable. If water levels reach or fall below 30cm at Emmerich, 180cm at Duisburg-Ruhrort, 105cm at Cologne, or 80cm at Kaub, transportation cannot be guaranteed.
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Kaub Levels (All terminals south of Koblenz, Lauterbourg, Straßbourg and Ottmarsheim) |
20' Container | 40' Container |
|---|---|---|
| 150cm - 131cm | 40 | 50 |
| 130cm - 111cm | 55 | 75 |
| 110cm - 101cm | 75 | 90 |
| 100cm - 91cm | 90 | 145 |
| 90cm - 81cm | 120 | 165 |
| 80cm - 71cm | 300 | 380 |
| 70cm - 61cm | 400 | 480 |
| 60cm - 51cm | 550 | 645 |
| 50cm - 41cm | 775 | 930 |
| From 40cm | 1075 | 1280 |
Lower water levels as per individual agreement.
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Cologne Gauge Levels (All terminals Koblenz to Cologne [Bonn/Koblenz]) |
20' Container | 40' Container |
|---|---|---|
| 195cm - 176cm | 25 | 40 |
| 175cm - 146cm | 45 | 70 |
| 145cm - 126cm | 70 | 95 |
| 125cm - 106cm | 100 | 120 |
| 105cm - 96cm | 200 | 240 |
| 95cm - 86 cm | 240 | 320 |
| 85cm - 76cm | 320 | 400 |
| 75cm - 66cm | 460 | 525 |
| 65cm - 55cm | 685 | 810 |
| 55cm - 46cm | 920 | 1050 |
| 45cm - 41cm | 1010 | 1150 |
Lower water levels as per individual agreement.
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Duisburg-Ruhrort Levels (All terminals southeast of Wesel up to and including Neuss) |
20' Container | 40' Container |
|---|---|---|
| 300cm - 271cm | 15 | 25 |
| 270cm - 251cm | 30 | 45 |
| 250cm - 221cm | 55 | 80 |
| 220cm - 201cm | 80 | 105 |
| 200cm - 181cm | 110 | 135 |
| 180cm - 171cm | 165 | 205 |
| 170cm - 161 cm | 230 | 295 |
| 160cm - 151cm | 335 | 440 |
| 150cm - 141cm | 445 | 535 |
| 140cm - 131cm | 675 | 780 |
| 130cm - 121cm | 800 | 900 |
Lower water levels as per individual agreement.
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Emmerich Levels (All terminals Emmerich and Voerde-Emmelsum) |
20' Container | 40' Container |
|---|---|---|
| 70cm - 61cm | 25 | 50 |
| 60cm - 51cm | 30 | 60 |
| 50cm - 41cm | 40 | 75 |
| 40cm - 31cm | 50 | 100 |
| 30cm - 21cm | 80 | 140 |
| 20cm - 11 cm | 120 | 200 |
| 10cm - 01cm | 180 | 280 |
| 0cm - -9cm | 280 | 400 |
| -11cm - -20cm | 345 | 475 |
Lower water levels as per individual agreement.
This surcharge is subject to the water levels that can be monitored on the ELWIS website. If you should require additional information, please contact our teams at your location, who will guide you based on your individual situation