# Maersk reinstates Andernach surcharge of EUR 625 amid Rhine low water

> Maersk reinstated a EUR 625-per-container contingency surcharge effective November 3 for import and export shipments routed through Andernach Inland Terminal. Low Rhine water has again disrupted regular barge operations, requiring alternative terminals and additional onward transport until normal service resumes.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T18:08:28.679Z
- Category: logistics · region Germany · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89868-maersk-reinstates-andernach-surcharge-of-eur-625-amid-rhine-low-water
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Restricted Rhine barge operations and extra handling increase inland freight costs for shipments serving the terminal, potentially raising delivered costs for transported commodities. The report does not specify which commodities are affected.

## Sources

- dataportuaria.com: https://dataportuaria.com/en/internacional/shipping/maersk-reinstates-andernach-surcharge-of-eur-625-amid-rhine-low-water-0fcbd9

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