The water level measured at the Duisburg-Ruhrort gauge at 05:00 on 09.09.2026 is 1.52 m. Consequently, Low Water Surcharge Level 7 (1.60 m to 1.51

Water levels on the Rhine are falling again. The continuing low water levels currently do not allow for reliable and economically viable inland waterway transport.

The Port of Rotterdam will be closed to rail traffic from Saturday, 26 September 2026, 23:00, until Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 03:00. During this period,

The water level measured at the Duisburg-Ruhrort gauge at 05:00 on 09.09.2026 is 1.58 m. Consequently, Low Water Surcharge Level 7 (1.60 m to 1.51