Introduction of Emergency BAF Dear Customers, please find attached customer information regarding energy price developments, the adjustment of our surcharges, and the introduction of an “Emergency BAF”: Special-Notice-Emergency-BAF.pdf We are happy to assist you with any further questions. Frankenbach Container Service GmbH
Bunker surcharge for inland waterway shipments in March 2026 The gas oil price index determined by KBN, Rotterdam has risen slightly; for March 2026, the bunker adjustment factor (BAF) is set at level 35 on the Frankenbach BAF scale. We kindly ask for your attention. The complete BAF scale can be found in the download…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following topics: Low Water Surcharge Scale On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:00 AM, the water level at the Kaub gauge measured 153 cm. Therefore, the calculation of the low water surcharge (KWZ) is no longer applicable for departures from this point forward. We kindly…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following topics: Low Water Surcharge Tier 1 On Friday morning, February 6, 2026, at 5:00 AM, the water level at the Kaub gauge measured 148 cm. For departures from this time, the low water surcharge (KWZ) will be calculated according to level 1. Thank you…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following topics: Low Water Surcharge Scale On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5:00 AM, the water level at the Kaub gauge was 156 cm. Therefore, the calculation of the low water surcharge (KWZ) is no longer applicable for departures from this point forward. We kindly…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following topics: Low Water Surcharge Tier 1 On Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, at 5:00 AM, the water level at the Kaub gauge was 149 cm. For departures from this time, the low water surcharge (KWZ) will be calculated according to level 1. Thank you…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following topics: Low Water Surcharge Scale On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 5:00 AM, the water level at the Kaub gauge was 157 cm. Therefore, the calculation of the low water surcharge (KWZ) is no longer applicable for departures from this point forward. We kindly…
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…
Dear Customers, We would like to inform you about the following topics: Low Water Surcharge Tier 1 On Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, at 05:00 AM, the water level at the Kaub gauge was 131 cm. For departures from this time, the low water surcharge (KWZ) will be calculated according to level 1. Thank you…
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
