What is the reason CMA CGM is introducing an inland emergency fee, and which rivers are specifically affected?

CMA CGM is introducing an inland emergency fee due to low water levels in the Rhine and other European rivers, which have disrupted inland barge traffic, reduced transport capacity, caused congestion, extended terminal dwell times, and increased operating costs.

How much is the inland emergency fee, and how does it vary by country?

The inland emergency fee is €50 per container for shipments to or from locations in Belgium and the Netherlands, and €75 per container for shipments to or from locations in Germany, Switzerland, and France; it applies to all transport modes for inland shipments routed through Antwerp, Zeebrugge, and Rotterdam.

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