Hapag-Lloyd introduces Central Europe congestion surcharge
Container News · Aug 22, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a Congestion Surcharge for inland shipments routed through Antwerp or Rotterdam. The carrier attributed the measure to low water levels on the Rhine. Reduced barge capacity has increased demand for alternative truck and rail transportation. As a result, overall inland transport capacity has become limited. Scope of the congestion surcharge The surcharge […]
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