In view of the severity of low water level on the River Rhine, this serves
to inform you that the Low Water Surcharge (LWS) will be adjusted to below
quantum for all barge and barge-road transport from or to ports of Antwerp
and Rotterdam to Germany, France, and Switzerland via the River Rhine:

Quantum

EUR 15 per 20’

EUR 25 per 40’

Effective Date
24th November 2009
(applicable for all barge and barge-road transports being executed on or after 24th November 2009)

This quantum will be added on top of our existing rates.
The amount can vary according to the severity and duration of the low water
situation and will continue until the water level reaches normal heights again.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (Hong Kong) Limited