Hapag-Lloyd adds surcharge following Twente Canal closure
Container News · Jul 31, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a temporary surcharge for barge shipments to and from CY Hengelo and CY Almelo in the Netherlands following the closure of the Twente Canal. Alternative terminals and transport arrangements are being used to maintain services while the canal remains closed. The temporary surcharge amounts to €178 per container for each one-way trip. […]
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