Legal Notice Data Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions IMTIS Schedules Contact Home Low Water on the Rhine 24 Nov 2021 Low Water on the Rhine Photo: Peter H./Pixabay Water levels at the gauges on the Rhine are continuing to go down. In the next few days a level below 80 cm is forecast for the Kaub gauge. From this gauge level downwards, our barges – depending on the type of vessel – can only transport around 27 percent of their capacity load. Our costs increase as a result. For this reason, in the event that the gauge level does fall below the 0.81 metre mark we shall have to make the following additions to the LWS (Low Water Surcharge): Gauge level Kaub 20’ Container 40’ Container 80 cm – 71 cm € 175.00 per cont. € 225.00 per cont. These surcharges will apply for full containers transported by barge between the ports of Rotterdam/Antwerp and stations on the Rhine/Main above Koblenz. In this connection we also wish to point out that when the Kaub gauge falls to 0.80 m or lower, we no longer have an obligation to transport. Regardless of this, we will undertake everything possible to continue to transport booked containers. We ask your understanding for the fact that we shall no longer be able to meet deadlines with certainty. This is also clearly stated in our General Terms and Conditions. As an alternative loading option, there are rail connections at the Contargo locations to/from the seaports. Here, too, we are trying to increase capacities by the addition of special trains. Please inform your booking departments accordingly. As soon as water levels improve, we shall be in touch with you straight away. We hope for your understanding and ask you to pass on this information to all responsible employees in your company. If you have any questions and/ or require more information, our personnel will be glad to help you. Company Services Customers Terminals Transport Good to Know Water levels 26 Nov 2021 Kaub 71 +3 LWS Ruhrort 220 -2 LWS Emmerich 62 -5 LWS LWS information here Energy surcharge BAF Index 11/2021 12 12/2021 16 More Information here TFS Index 11/2021 3 12/2021 5 More Information here We support Press Press releases Press archives News archives Downloads Information Mediapool I am looking for work offering barge offering truck Newsletter subscribe unsubscribe archive Copyright © 2021 CONTARGO. All Rights Reserved.