In light of the currently extremely low water levels on the Rhine River, barge transports are severely affected due to draft restrictions, according to Hapag-Lloyd’s announcement.
“Consequently we shall apply a low water surcharge (LWO/LWD) for both Import and Export, with immediate effect, as illustrated in the tables below,” the German shipping company says.
(all amounts in EUR)
These costs, whilst charged to Hapag-Lloyd by River barge operators, are for account of the cargo and will be passed...
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