The water level measured at the Duisburg-Ruhrort gauge at 05:00 on 01.07.2026 is 2.20 m. Consequently, Low Water Surcharge Level 3 (2.25 m to 2.01 m) applies to today’s container transports by inland vessel.
Current water level and gauge information can be found at www.elwis.de.
Optimodal Nederland B.V. monitors the water level at the Duisburg-Ruhrort gauge as the basis for calculating low water surcharges for inland container transports between Neuss, Antwerp and Rotterdam.
Rotterdam, 02.07.2026