Maersk to apply surcharges due to Rhine Valley railway closure
The line between Ranstatt and Baden-Baden, in southwestern Germany, will be closed for upgrade works between 9 and 30 August 2024. This is quite the thorn in the spine of the rail freight industry as it is one of the main lines connecting to the port of Rotterdam. Shipping giant Maersk, for example, said it will implement a surcharge for service to and from the Dutch port, as finding alternatives comes with higher costs.
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