Inland Waterway Data for Dry Bulk & Container Shipping

Track freight rates, vessel movements, and terminal activity across Europe's major waterways. Everything you need to operate in the inland shipping market, in one intelligent platform.

5,000+
Inland barges tracked 24/7
2,000+
Inland terminals tracked daily
25,000+
Monthly terminal visits tracked

Inland shipping data products for every decision

From daily freight rate indices to vessel tracking and water level forecasts — everything you need to operate in the dry bulk and container barge market.

Inland Shipping Dashboard

Your central command centre for the inland waterway market. Monitor barge movements, freight rate trends, and terminal throughput across the Rhine, ARA, and Mosel regions in one unified view.

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Inland Freight Rate Index

Independent, daily freight rate indices for dry bulk and container barging on ARA and Rhine routes. Compare rates by vessel size, commodity type, and corridor to strengthen your negotiation position.

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Terminal & Vessel Activity

Track loading and unloading operations at 2,000+ inland terminals across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France. Spot supply-demand shifts and plan cargo routing with live vessel position data.

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Rhine Water Level Forecast

Real-time water levels and 10-day forecasts at Kaub, Cologne, Duisburg, and Maxau. Anticipate low-water surcharges (Kleinwasserzuschlag) and adjust vessel loading before your competitors react.

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Port & Hinterland Insights

Analyse throughput performance, dwell times, and barge traffic at major inland ports. Optimise your cargo planning around Rotterdam, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Ghent hinterland connections.

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Historical Vessel & Rate Data

Access years of historical barge movement and freight rate data. Analyse seasonal patterns, identify route trends, and build forecasting models for the inland shipping market.

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Inland Shipping Market Report

Monthly expert analysis of the dry bulk and container barge market. Covers freight rate developments, fleet utilisation, water level impact, and supply-demand dynamics across NW Europe.

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Freight rate data across every dry bulk commodity

From agricultural products and ores to containers — we track inland barge transport prices, volumes, and terminal activity for all major commodity segments.

Agricultural

Daily agri barge transport prices for grain, oilseeds, and feed on Rhine and ARA routes. Includes premium/discount data versus baseline rates.

Container Barging

Inland container barge rates and vessel movements between Rotterdam, Antwerp, and hinterland destinations along the Rhine corridor.

Metals & Ores

Iron ore, steel coil, and scrap metal barge transport rates. Includes commodity-specific premiums for the ARA-Rhine and Mosel corridors.

General Cargo

Baseline inland barge freight rates for general dry cargo, covering all major NW European routes segmented by vessel tonnage class.

Sand, Gravel & Minerals

Barge transport rates for construction minerals with route-level granularity. Track price movements between extraction sites and processing locations.

Cross-Market Analytics

Compare freight rates, vessel utilisation, and terminal volumes across all commodity segments. Powered by years of historical inland shipping data.

How it works

Get started in minutes. Access inland freight rates, vessel tracking, and market intelligence to make data-driven decisions.

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Request a demo

Get in touch with our team to schedule a personalized walkthrough of the platform.

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Choose your plan

Select the data products and commodity coverage that match your business needs.

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Access the platform

Log in to your dashboard and start exploring real-time inland shipping intelligence.

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Make smarter decisions

Use data-driven insights to optimize your operations, reduce costs, and stay ahead.

Built for every player in the market

Whether you're a shipper, trader, or analyst — we have the tools you need.

Cargo Suppliers & Shippers

Benchmark inland freight rates against the market. Find competitive barge pricing by route, tonnage class, and commodity for your dry bulk or container shipments.

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Inland Shipping Companies

Maximise fleet utilisation with real-time demand signals and rate benchmarks. Reduce empty voyages by tracking cargo flows and terminal activity across NW Europe.

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Traders, Analysts & Researchers

Historical inland freight rate data, seasonal trend analysis, and supply-demand models. Build your research on the most comprehensive barge market dataset available.

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Charterers & Brokers

Daily rate updates, vessel availability signals, and route-specific market intelligence. Close deals faster with independent, transparent inland freight rate benchmarks.

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Get early access to Europe's inland shipping intelligence platform

Pre-subscribers receive free access to freight rate data, vessel tracking, and terminal intelligence during our launch phase.