News / Barge congestion in Europe results in new surcharges – the 'Ukraine effect'?

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Barge operator Contargo has imposed an “emergency surcharge” of €25 ($27.4) per container, blaming the surging cost of fuel linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine .

Its latest figures put wait times for inland services into Rotterdam at more than three days, while shippers in Antwerp are waiting some 40 hours to receive shipments.

Contargo said: “The substantial increases in the price of gasoil, diesel and electricity present our hinterland network and service providers with great financial challenges.

“To be able to maintain ...