{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Water Level (Gauge Reading)","description":"The water level (gauge reading; German: Pegelstand) is the water height of a waterway measured at an official gauging station, expressed in centimetres above the gauge datum. For inland navigation it is the most important operational parameter: from the readings of reference gauges such as Kaub, Duisburg-Ruhrort or Maxau, shipping companies and dispatchers derive the available loading draught, the possible cargo quantity and the activation of low water surcharges. An important distinction: the g","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/water-level-gauge-reading","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-07-18T18:05:49.171398","citation":"https://www.pegelonline.wsv.de/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/water-level-gauge-reading","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Water Level (Gauge Reading) · The water level (gauge reading; German: Pegelstand) is the water height of a waterway measured at an official gauging station, expressed in centimetres above the gauge datum. · Quelle: https://www.pegelonline.wsv.de/"}