News / Surcharges add to costs of barging freight as Europe's rivers run dry

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Heatwaves have sent prices “skyrocketing” for container moves along northern Europe’s inland waterways and, with little sign of rainfall, things can only get worse.

Having already imposed low water surcharges on the Kaub guage, Contargo announced a similar charge for the Duisburg-Ruhrort and Emmerich gauge and warned “some schedules will not be able to be adhered to”.

“Departures and arrivals will have to be co-ordinated on a case-by-case basis,” Contargo added.

“Costs resulting from missed departures of sea ships or late delivery of ...