Surcharges remain on Rhine, Danube despite rain

Low water cargo surcharges were still being imposed for cargo shipping on parts of the river Rhine in Germany and the river Danube, despite rain that has raised water levels, traders said on Monday.
Water levels at Duisburg, Cologne and Kaub near Koblenz were still below the minimum that vessels needed to sail fully loaded. But rain in south Germany in recent days had helped shipping, traders said. Surcharges at Maxau in south Germany had been removed. Surcharges were also still being imposed throughout the German section of the river Danube although water levels had risen substantially.