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2026-09-18 20:22:13
[European Inland Barge Freight Rates Remain Stable, Regional Price Differences Reflect Logistics Landscape] ⑴ Latest European inland barge freight rate data shows that dry bulk freight rates from Rotterdam to various German ports remained generally stable on September 18th. ⑵ Based on 1200-ton barges, the freight rate from Rotterdam to Duisburg was around €13/ton, at a low level in the region. ⑶ The price from Rotterdam to Cologne was around €15/ton, while to Frankfurt, Mainz, and other destinations it was around €18-20/ton. ⑷ Prices to southern inland nodes such as Basel, Strasbourg, and Würzburg were relatively high, around €25-28/ton. ⑸ Freight rates from German ports to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent, and other areas were mostly concentrated between €21-29/ton. ⑹ The price difference for routes departing from the east coast of the UK and German Baltic ports was more pronounced, with prices to some destinations in Southern Europe rising significantly. (7) Overall, freight rate gradients roughly reflect the matching degree between voyage distance, waterway conditions, and return cargo, with more intense competition at short-haul and mainline nodes. (8) Market sentiment is neutral, with participants paying more attention to the impact of water level changes, fuel costs, and the pace of industrial goods shipments on subsequent quotations. (9) If inland waterway levels remain normal, barge freight rates may continue to consolidate within a narrow range in the short term, with limited regional arbitrage opportunities. (10) Going forward, attention should be paid to German industrial activity and port congestion, as these will directly affect barge turnaround efficiency and bargaining power.
