
Maersk reinstated contingency surcharges for container movements through Andernach and Bonn and updated low-water charges at selected Dutch inland terminals, with the measures applying from November 3, 2026. Falling Rhine levels have disrupted barge transport, requiring alternative routing and cargo handling.
Reduced barge capacity and alternative transport arrangements raise inland freight costs, potentially increasing delivered costs for feed ingredients moved through the affected routes. The impact depends on how long low-water conditions persist.
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