The water level measured at the Duisburg-Ruhrort gauge at 05:00 on 07.07.2026 is 2.42 m. Consequently, Low Water Surcharge Level 2 (2.50 m to 2.26 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, 07.07.2026