Campless Sail on Mosel: Delay in Waving Neptune's Toll for River Barges
Tax relief postponement for Moselle waterway boat operators - Delay in scraping the fees for boats navigating the Moselle waterway
Hey there! Here's a scoop on the good ol' Mosel River – everyone's favorite scenic route and wine producing powerhouse. But it's not just about the grapes or the views, folks. The Mosel Commission's spun some news about shipping fees on this waterway. And boy, does it have 'em twisted!
Originally, shipping fees were planned to waive off for Mosel inland barges as of July 1, 2025, according to our buddies in Trier. But it seems like Neptune won't be giving away the keys just yet, thanks to a minor hiccup in Germany's legislative procedure. The reason? Well, the previous government coalition split faster than a freshly uncorked Mosel Riesling, and the draft bill on the Mosel contract needed a do-over in the Bundestag on May 20.
But don't worry, Neptune's not that mean. Rumor has it that the exemption from charges will still happen this year, just a wee bit later than anticipated. France and Luxembourg have already gotten the ball rolling with the necessary national steps, leaving Germany to finish its legislative flute of ale.
So, the big question is: when can we cheer "Hurray for no more charges!" on the Mosel? The commission promises to announce the new date in due time. The triple alliance—Germany, France, and Luxembourg—had agreed back in September 2023 to grant Mosel shipping a free pass from shipping fees as of July 1, 2025, for the gold o' transporting goods on the waterway, just as previously announced.
In a nutshell, the Mosel Commission's communicating that the scrapping of fees might be held up a tad. But fret not, the party still continues, even if it's just Neptune's boat ride that's delayed. Holla!
- Mosel
- Scrapping Fees
- France
- Luxembourg
- Germany
- Shipping Fees
- Waterway Transportation
- The delay in the waving of Neptune's toll for river barges on the Mosel, as initially planned for July 1, 2025, is due to a hold-up in Germany's policy-and-legislation, specifically the Mosel contract draft bill, which requires another procedure in the Bundestag on May 20.
- The triple alliance of Germany, France, and Luxembourg, which had agreed to grant Mosel shipping a free pass from shipping fees as of July 1, 2025, is now waiting for the subsequent announcement of the new date from the Mosel Commission, as the scrapping of fees might be slightly delayed.
