On October 13, Maersk informed about disrupted inland waterway transport due to the closure of the Twente Canal. For affected import and export containers, the provider charges a surcharge of 178 euros per container. The notice affects transport via Hengelo, Doesburg, and Almelo.
According to the notice, the additional fee covers temporary rerouting via Nijmegen. It applies to affected shipments until the reopening and resumption of regular inland barge operations. A possible low-water surcharge remains in effect separately. (Source: Maersk)
For dispatch management, this is more than just an additional line item on the invoice. An alternative transshipment point can change the subsequent truck route, pickup scheduling, and delivery deadline. The actual consequences depend on the booked routing and the recipient's location.
Freight forwarders should therefore verify the confirmed alternative route before execution. Is the connection organized? What deadline applies at the warehouse? Who bears the additional costs? The stated amount is not a general fee for all containers in the Netherlands. The key factor remains whether the shipment falls under this notice. Since the detailed page was not accessible during direct source retrieval, the current application should be additionally confirmed with your Maersk contact.