Congestion and capacity shortage in Europe sees barge surcharges soar 150%

Barge surcharges in Europe have soared 150%, due to hinterland congestion and container transport’s need to compete with demand for coal following Russia’s decision to cut gas supplies. Contargo announced it ...

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Worsening weather can wreak havoc on inland container networks across northern Europe, leading to surcharges, ...

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News / 'Usual' shortage of seasonal workers creating delays on Europe's waterways

Shortages of seasonal workers have prompted delays across Europe’s inland waterways, leaving many in the ...

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News / Europe’s barge operators ditch containers as demand and rates fall

Barge owners in northern Europe are ditching containers and moving to liquids to transport as ...

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News / Go-slow at Rotterdam terminal sees Maersk divert and barge turmoil

Workers are on a go-slow at Hutchison Ports’ Delta II terminal in Rotterdam, as contract ...

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News / Bottlenecks at North Europe deepsea ports the real cause of barge delays

Contargo is to expand its inland terminal at Frankfurt’s Industriepark Hoechst by 10,000 sq metres, ...

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News / Rhine closes to barge traffic, with water depth set to hit record lows

Low water levels resulting from a lengthy heatwave across Europe have forced the closure of ...

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News / Rhine closure imminent as low water hobbles freight movement by barge

Low water levels have led to “chaos” on Germany’s River Rhine, with barges moving at ...

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

Heatwaves have sent prices “skyrocketing” for container moves along northern Europe’s inland waterways and, with ...

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News / Rising demand and lower water levels drive up barge charter rates

Germany’s repurposing of barge capacity to meet growing demand from the coal industry has left ...

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News / Barge users face major surcharges as water levels drop across North Europe

Barge users in northern Europe are facing substantial surcharges as water levels drop amid increasing ...

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Congestion and capacity shortage in Europe sees barge surcharges soar 150%

Contargo Headlines

News / Congestion at box ports still plaguing Europe's inland waterways

News / 'Usual' shortage of seasonal workers creating delays on Europe's waterways

News / Europe’s barge operators ditch containers as demand and rates fall

News / Go-slow at Rotterdam terminal sees Maersk divert and barge turmoil

News / Bottlenecks at North Europe deepsea ports the real cause of barge delays

COMPANY NOTICES

News / Rhine closes to barge traffic, with water depth set to hit record lows

News / Rhine closure imminent as low water hobbles freight movement by barge

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

News / Rising demand and lower water levels drive up barge charter rates

News / Barge users face major surcharges as water levels drop across North Europe

Most read news

News / Antwerp barges continue to operate despite Hapag suspension

News / More focus on inland terminals could ease barge congestion in Europe

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

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Congestion and capacity shortage in Europe sees barge surcharges soar 150%

Contargo Headlines

News / Congestion at box ports still plaguing Europe's inland waterways

News / 'Usual' shortage of seasonal workers creating delays on Europe's waterways

News / Europe’s barge operators ditch containers as demand and rates fall

News / Go-slow at Rotterdam terminal sees Maersk divert and barge turmoil

News / Bottlenecks at North Europe deepsea ports the real cause of barge delays

COMPANY NOTICES

News / Rhine closes to barge traffic, with water depth set to hit record lows

News / Rhine closure imminent as low water hobbles freight movement by barge

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

News / Rising demand and lower water levels drive up barge charter rates

News / Barge users face major surcharges as water levels drop across North Europe

Most read news

News / Antwerp barges continue to operate despite Hapag suspension

News / More focus on inland terminals could ease barge congestion in Europe

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

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