Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in February 2026 The gas oil price index determined by KBN, Rotterdam, has fallen slightly; for February 2026, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 34 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download…
Accessibility restored Dear Customers, the reported temporary restrictions no longer exist, and your contacts can once again be reached via all proven communication channels. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Frankenbach Container Service GmbH
Restrictions on accessibility Dear Customers, Due to the discovery of a World War II bomb near our office buildings (Rheinallee 122/124), there may currently be restrictions, particularly regarding telephone accessibility, at these two locations. We would therefore like to ask you to contact your usual contacts by email as much as possible. Thank…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in January 2026 The gas oil price index determined by KBN, Rotterdam, has risen. For January 2026, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 36 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download area…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in December 2025 The gas oil price index determined by KBN, Rotterdam, has remained stable, for December 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) is set at level 34 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download area…
General strike in Belgium Dear Customers, Please be advised that a nationwide general strike has been announced in Belgium for the period of November 24 – November 26, 2025. This may cause delays in the handling of seagoing vessels and all other modes of transport, particularly in the Port of Antwerp. We will, of course,…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in November 2025 The gas oil price index determined by KBN, Rotterdam, has risen; for November 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 34 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. You can find the complete BAF scale in the download area…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following current topics: Introduction of Secure Release Order As you are certainly aware, the Secure Release Order (SRO) will be introduced in German seaports on October 1, 2025. After it comes into effect, this will replace the previous release via PIN or turn-out. reference to…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway vessel loading in October 2025 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam, has risen; for October 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 33 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. Thank you for your consideration. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download area…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in September 2025 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam, has risen; for September 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 34 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. You can find the complete BAF scale in the download area…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in August 2025 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam, has risen; for August 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 32 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. Thank you for your attention. You can find the complete BAF scale in the download area of…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in July 2025 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam, has fallen; for July 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) is set at level 30 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. You can find the complete BAF scale in the download area of…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in June 2025 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam, has fallen; for June 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) is set to level 31 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download area of…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway vessel loading in May 2025 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam has risen slightly, for May 2025, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 33 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. Thank you for your consideration. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in July 2024 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam has fallen, for July 2024, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 34 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download area…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following current topics: Flood Situation Rhine / Kaub Gauge As you have certainly already gathered from the media, due to the increased water levels, shipping is expected to be suspended in the area of the Kaub gauge during the course of the day. In…
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway vessel loading in June 2024 The gas oil price index determined by CBRB, Rotterdam, has risen slightly, for June 2024, the bunker surcharge (BAF) will be set at level 37 of the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. The complete BAF scale can be found in the…
