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Current Low Water Levels – Important Information for Our Customers

Currently, there are low water levels, and we would like to inform you about the current gauge levels at Emmerich, Ruhrort, Köln, and Kaub.

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UPDATE: Congestion in Antwerp and Rotterdam

At present, average waiting times for the handling of our barges in the seaports are:

Antwerp: 113 hours

Rotterdam: 77 hours

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Adjustment of the Energy Rail Floater

Contargo continues to waive the charging of an Energy Rail Floater (ERF) for its own train connections. However, we must pass on the energy surcharges for train products carried out by third party operators. Below is an overview of the ERF applicable in the second quarter of 2025.

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Adjustment of Infrastructure Surcharges (IRS)

Due to changed conditions in rail transport, we have adjusted our infrastructure surcharges.

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General Strike in Belgium

Various trade unions have announced a nationwide strike in Belgium for Monday 31 March 2025.