Concrete it means that as from July 10th each box (full or empty) that will move by barge:

  • a) fm/to the region Cologne up to Basel, will be subject to a congestion surcharge of 25,00 € per container.
  • b) In the Netherlands, more specific for inland terminals Moerdijk/Tilburg/Alphen a/d Rijn will be subject to a congestion surcharge of 10,00 € per TEU.

Furthermore, if a barge cannot discharge the laden box at the intended deep sea terminal, containers will be discharged at an alternative terminal, this will incur an extra cost of 180,00 €.

Summarising:

  • As from July 10th , congestion surcharge ie 10€/TEU or 25€/CTR for all barge transports to the a/m indicated area.
  • Possible extra cost of 180€/CTR (this then includes the congestion s/c) in case barge cannot discharge the box at the intended deep-sea terminal before vessel’s closing date.
Source: cma cgm
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