Standard Rates

and other Provisions

of DB Cargo AG

Translated from German:

the German text
alone is legally binding.

Valid from: 1 January 2021

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Standard Rates of DB Cargo

1 General 04 3 Other provisions 09

3.1 Compensation for damage to wagons 09

2 Basic services and freight rates 04 3.1.1 Empty running costs to the nearest
service point 09
2.1 Freight rates in wagonload transport 04 3.1.2 Wagon outage costs 09
2.1.1 Station-internal freight rates 04 3.1.3 Administrative charge 09
2.1.2 Special freight rates:
buffer or intermediate wagons, 3.2 Short-notice order for block train
rail vehicles on own wheels 05 (wagonload transport) 09
2.1.3 Payment reference 06
3.3 Loading periods 09
2.2 Freight rates in intermodal transport 07
2.2.1 Freight rates for domestic transport 07 3.4 Track usage when agreed loading
2.2.2 Station-internal freight rates 07 period is exceeded
on railway-owned track 09
2.3 Empty running rates in wagonload
and intermodal transport 08 3.5 Return of unusable wagons
(wagonload transport) 09

3.6 Non-contractual use of wagons

belonging to DB Cargo 09

3.7 Demurrage charges 10

3.7.1 General demurrage charges
(wagonload transport) 10
3.7.2 Demurrage charges
for railway construction sites 10
3.7.3 Demurrage charges
for load units (intermodal transport) 10

3.8 Cancellation (wagonload transport) 11
3.8.1 Cancellation of block trains 11
3.8.2 Cancellation of an order
for empty freight wagons 11

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1 General
This document sets out the standard rates and other Unless agreed otherwise, freight rates and other charges
provisions of DB Cargo AG (hereinafter “DB Cargo”) will be calculated as described in this standard rates
for wagonload transport and intermodal transport. They and other provisions of DB Cargo AG. You can find
apply to both domestic and international rail freight additional and special services in the service catalogue
traffic except where otherwise indicated in the following. of DB Cargo AG.

2 Basic services and freight rates

2.1 Freight rates in wagonload transport Freight rates are calculated on the basis of the actual
weight for each wagon rounded to the nearest metric
Please contact us for your individual transport needs. tonne. Fractions of a tonne below 500 kg will be rounded
We will make you an attractive offer for transport down; fractions of a tonne equal to or greater than 500 kg
and additional services that are important for you. will be rounded up. The weight determines which price
category in the price tables is applicable. If a minimum
The prices (freight rates) and charges quoted in the price capacity utilisation has been agreed upon, the freight rate
lists do not include value added tax. Value added tax‚ will be calculated for at least such capacity.
will be charged on the total amount subject to this tax.
Distances are as quoted in the DB Cargo Table of Distances
for Rail Freight Traffic (DIUM).

2.1.1 Station-internal freight rates

Freight rates for cargo movements within a freight station Amount in EUR Price list no.

1. M
ovement of a consignment within a station
Any movement of a consignment within a freight station that involves
260 0118 000
the loading and unloading of the goods will be subject to a station charge
calculated per wagon.
2. Shunting
If a consignment that has been or is to be transported has to be moved
131 0119 008
after train preparation is complete, it will be subject to a shunting fee
charged per wagon.
3. R
ail vehicles running on their own wheels 0118 000
Rail vehicles running on their own wheels conveyed with or without a or
load will be subject to a charge in accordance with section 1 or section 2. 0119 008
4. W
agons of other keepers
Movements of empty registered wagons of other keepers will be charged
0120 006
per wagon at the price listed for the shortest distance in the price tables
of empty running rates.

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2.1.2 S
pecial freight rates: buffer or intermediate Exchangeable Euro pallets on full load runs will be conveyed
wagons, rail vehicles on own wheels free of charge if the weight of the pallets and the weight
of the cargo are specified separately in the consignment
In the case of empty buffer wagons or intermediate wagons, note or wagon list/train journal.
freight rates are charged in accordance with price table 1,
weight category up to 21.499 t less 25 % (tariff 0123 000). In case of wagons which are provided by the customer, the
rates take account of both the wagon provision costs and
In the case of loaded buffer or intermediate wagons, freight planned empty runs. The rates for running under load are
rates are charged only for the goods loaded and at the rates calculated on the basis of the existing price lists and
set out in the relevant tarif. discounted as follows:

The price for the transportation of railway vehicles running a) 8  % for consignments in open, category F, saddle-bottom
on their own wheels is calculated using price table 1 or hopper-bottom wagons of other keepers with gravity
(Transportation in a wagon with two axles) based on the discharge, with the exception of coal transport,
tare weight of the vehicle plus the weight of any load it b) 12 % for consignments with coal,
may be carrying. The resulting price is then discounted by c) 15 % for all other consignments. Any additional runs
25 % to give the final price (tariff 0112 003). involving empty wagons of other keepers that are
not directly linked to a run under load will be subject
to the rates detailed in subsection 2.3.

Price table 1 for special wagonload freight rates (Tarif 0110 007)

Transportation in a wagon with two axles Transportation in a wagon with more than two axles and a loading length of up to 26.99 m

Weight of Each Each

21.500– 34.500 44.500 54.500 64.500
consignment up to 21.499 additional up to 34.499 additional
30.499 –44.499 –54.499 –64.499 –74.499
in t tonne costs tonne costs

Distance
Price per wagon in EUR
in km

100 800 982 35 1216 1517 1860 2202 2510 33

150 957 1265 46 1561 1851 2269 2688 3065 45

200 1082 1537 52 1894 2244 2752 3263 3719 50

250 1271 1804 60 2223 2642 3239 3829 4374 58
300 1407 1990 73 2465 2925 3582 4243 4833 71
350 1590 2254 78 2786 3306 4054 4798 5470 75

400 1711 2426 84 2999 3556 4356 5158 5884 82

450 1804 2553 90 3158 3746 4588 5436 6195 84
500 1922 2725 100 3370 3998 4898 5801 6612 91
550 2035 2888 103 3568 4235 5187 6140 6998 100

600 2142 3036 108 3754 4452 5453 6464 7365 103
650 2247 3182 113 3934 4665 5715 6770 7718 108
700 2349 3325 116 4107 4875 5967 7072 8059 112
750 2425 3433 122 4244 5032 6170 7302 8325 115

800 2478 3512 128 4340 5145 6314 7472 8520 116
850 2532 3591 129 4443 5266 6456 7641 8711 122
900 2587 3668 130 4537 5381 6596 7811 8904 127
950 2645 3748 135 4634 5494 6739 7981 9094 128

1000 2701 3829 137 4734 5613 6882 8141 9289 130
1100 2785 3948 142 4881 5782 7093 8399 9571 135
1200 2896 4102 146 5076 6018 7377 8738 9953 141
1300 3009 4266 150 5267 6247 7658 9069 10338 144

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2.1.3 Payment reference

The consignor may select the payment reference listed in the table below. Items not borne by the consignor will be charged
to the consignee. This does not affect the provisions in Section 421 (4) of the German Commercial Code (HGB).

Payment reference Meaning

The consignor pays for
Freight paid ❚ carriage (freight rates) along the entire transport route.

Freight paid including… ❚ c arriage (freight rates) along the entire transport route and certain
specified costs.

Free ❚ c arriage (freight rates) along the entire transport route

and all dispatch costs.

Free of… (description of costs) ❚ only certain specific costs.

Free of all costs ❚ all costs along the entire transport route (freight rates, charges,
duties and other costs incurred during transit), but excluding costs
caused by the consignee.
Freight forward Consignee pays carriage, charges and all other costs.
The party liable to pay the freight charges is also liable to pay for the additional and special services itemised in service catalogue of DB Cargo AG, with the exception of:
– the charges for railway infrastructure managers in accordance with service catalogue, subsection 2.4.6, which are only covered by the term “freight paid and all costs”
if these charges were incurred at the forwarding station,
– the surcharge for ordering a block train at short notice in accordance with subsection 3.2 (standard rates and other provisions), which is payable by the consignor
in the consignment note.
– the surcharge for the transport order as defined in service catalogue, subsection 2.1.1, which is payable by the consignor in the consignment note.

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2.2 Freight rates in intermodal transport In such cases, a charge will be added for each load unit.

Prices (freight rates) are available from our sales personnel The storage of load units is subject to DB Cargo AG’s
on request. The freight rate is expressed as a basic charge: “Special Provisions for Storage and Other Services
the fee for forwarding one load unit by rail. Rendered at Transshipment Stations (Ubf) and in Service
The basic charge covers the following services: Centres (SC) for Combined Transports (Storage Conditions
– rail transport of the load unit into the transshipment for Intermodal Transport”).
station or public loading siding or up to the agreed
transfer point,
– supply of container flat wagons for rail transport within 2.2.1 Freight rates for domestic transport
the specified periods allowed for loading and unloading,
– handling of the load unit at the terminal. Freight rates are calculated per load unit by multiplying the
All other services rendered will be charged separately. basic charge with the relevant scaling factor determined
by the length and total weight of the load unit. Where only
DB Cargo can also provide customers with containers, and one load unit is supplied for the route, a minimum factor
offer pre-carriage and onward carriage by road to or from of 1.0 will apply.
the transshipment station or siding.
Load units that arrive at the terminal and for which no The scaling factors for domestic transport are listed in the
further instructions have been received will be handed over following table.
for storage.

Price table 2 for intermodal transport freight rates

Load unit as a function of length and total weight1)

≤ 6.15 m 6.16–7.82 m 7.83–9.15 m 9.16–13.75 m Semi-tr.
≤8t 0.48 0.50 0.75 0.96 1.00
> 8 up to ≤ 16.5 t 0.48 0.50 0.75 0.96 1.00
> 16.5 up to ≤ 22 t 0.75 0.75 0.90 1.00 1.00
> 22 up to ≤ 34 t 0.75 0.75 0.96 1.00 1.00
> 34 t 0.85 0.85 1.00 1.00 1.00
1) T
he total weight is the sum of the tare weight of the load unit, the weight of the cargo and the weight of any loading equipment/pallets stowed with the cargo.
Stacks of empty used flats that do not exceed the railway’s loading gauge will be treated as a single empty load unit.

No discount calculated in accordance with 2.1.2 is applied for the use of wagons of other keepers. Consignments shall be
dispatched “freight paid and all costs”.

2.2.2 Station-internal freight rates

Freight rates for cargo movements within a freight station Amount in EUR Tariff
1. Movement
of a consignment within a station
Any movement of a load unit within a freight station that involves the 260 0398 008
loading and unloading of the goods will be subject to a station charge.
2. Shunting
If a load unit that has been or is to be transported under a container
131 0399 006
consignment note has to be moved after train preparation is complete,
it will be subject to a shunting fee charged per wagon.

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2.3 Empty running rates in wagonload empty run is directly associated with a prior or subsequent
and intermodal transport loaded run operated by DB Cargo.

In the consignment note for an empty run, the column The empty running rates numbered 0114 (wagonload
labelled ‘Contents’ must be marked: Empty, freight paid transport) and 4970 (intermodal transport) apply
as per price list no./tariff no. (insert number). to empty runs where the direct associated prior or
subsequent loaded run is not operated by DB Cargo.
The expected empty runs will be planned in consultation
with the customer and incorporated into the rail transport DB Cargo reserves the right to retrospectively charge the
pricing estimate. empty running rate under 0114 or 4970 for an empty run
without an associated loaded run.
The empty running rates numbered 0113 (wagonload
transport) and 4988 (intermodal transport) apply when an

For the transport of empty wagons provided by the customer

Tariff
– excluding transfer journeys of brand-new wagons/wagons for scrap1):
z where there is an direct associated prior or subsequent loaded run, the empty running rate 0113 001
will be calculated in accordance with price tables 3: 4988 580

z where there is no direct associated prior or subsequent loaded run the empty running rate 0114 009
will be calculated in accordance with price tables 3: 4970 091
1) On transfer journeys of brand-new wagons/wagons for scrap, the wagons run on their own wheels as rail vehicles. Subsection 2.1.1 shall apply.

Price table 3 for empty running rates in wagonload and intermodal transport

Wagon with 3 and 4 axles Wagon with more than 4 axles1)

Wagon with 2 axles – except of – except of
car carrier wagons2) car carrier wagons2)
Without Without Without
With loaded run With loaded run With loaded run
loaded run loaded run loaded run
Tariff wagonload: 0113 001 0114 009 0113 001 0114 009 0113 001 0114 009
Tariff intermodal: 4988 580 4970 091 4988 580 4970 091 4988 580 4970 091
Distance in km EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
100 203 364 265 476 499 900
150 212 382 277 499 525 945
200 228 411 296 532 565 1016
250 245 441 316 569 599 1079

300 284 513 370 664 700 1259

350 326 587 421 758 800 1440
400 346 624 441 794 840 1511
450 368 661 478 860 902 1622

500 388 699 503 907 902 1622

550 432 777 561 1012 1071 1926
600 500 902 646 1164 1234 2222
650 568 1021 741 1335 1408 2534

700 600 1081 784 1411 1492 2684

900 614 1106 798 1436 1522 2739
1100 651 1171 840 1511 1606 2891
1300 713 1285 934 1681 1784 3212
1) Separate prices are to be agreed for low-floor wagons and wagon units with more than eight axles.
2) For car carrier wagons, the price lists of the Sales Division Logistics apply.

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3 Other provisions
You can find additional and special services in the service 3.2 Short-notice
order for a block train
catalogue of DB Cargo AG. These other provisions apply to (wagonload transport)
both wagonload and intermodal transport unless otherwise
indicated in the following. If made less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled
departure time, an order for a permanently coupled train
(block train) in wagonload transport will incur a fee
3.1 Compensation for damage to wagons of EUR 1,305/train.

In the event of damage to wagons, further charges may

be levied in addition to the cost of repair. In particular, 3.3 Loading periods
these include:
Unless otherwise agreed, the local rules on loading periods
shall apply to service in private sidings and at public
3.1.1 E
mpty running costs to the nearest service point loading points. Information on these may be requested
from DB Cargo Customer Service.
Empty running costs (in accordance with the following If the periods allowed for loading and unloading in private
table) will be charged if damage occurs or cleaning is sidings have not been contractually agreed, a period of
required, necessitating the wagon to be taken directly eight hours each for loading and unloading shall apply.
to a service point (“Werkstatt”) or for cleaning. If the wagon cannot be provided for loading or unloading
as agreed, and the reason for this lies within the
Wagon with Wagon with Wagon with more responsibility of the client, the loading period shall begin
2 axles 3 and 4 than 4 axles with the agreed handover time.

EUR EUR EUR

203 265 499

3.4 T
rack usage when agreed loading
period is exceeded on railway-owned
track

3.1.2 Wagon outage costs If the agreed loading periods for wagons of other keepers
on railway-owned track are exceeded, a track usage charge
The wagon’s journey to a service point and the time it of EUR 6.30 per wagon and per day will be levied.
spends there are treated as unproductive time.
In normal cases, a wagon outage of three days is charged
based on the demurrage rates (see subsection 3.7). 3.5 R
eturn of unusable wagons
Higher fees will apply to wagon types that are in high (wagonload transport)
demand (also in accordance with subsection 3.7).
If a wagon is returned in an unusable condition (see section
4.6 of the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)) a charge of
3.1.3 Administrative charge EUR 2141) per wagon will be levied. Any claims for damages
shall remain unaffected.
An administrative charge will be levied on each wagon for
handling a case of “damage during loading /unloading”.
Double the normal rate for personnel (see service
3.6 N
on-contractual use of wagons
catalogue) will be charged. The average processing time
is 30 minutes.
belonging to DB Cargo
If a wagon is used contrary to the terms of the contract,
the contractual payments (in particular demurrage charges,
wagon rental) for the entire period will be levied plus
a charge equal to 2.5 times the amount that would have
been due had the wagon been rented.

1) Transport costs associated with the return of unusable freight wagons/cleaning/weighing of freight wagons will be charged separately.

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3.7 Demurrage charges

The following demurrage charges are agreed for exceeding and transported under a contract of carriage, a charge
the loading periods during loading or unloading of wagons of EUR 7.30 will be levied per day if the period allowed
and load units provided by DB Cargo and for (intermediate) for the loading and unloading (on railway-owned track) is
stabling. For railway vehicles running on their own wheels exceeded.

3.7.1 General demurrage charges (wagonload transport)

Demurrage charges per 24 hours and wagon

Day 1–6 From day 7
Day 1–3 Day 4–6 During periods During periods
of high demand of high demand

Wagon category EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR

E, F, G, H, K, L, T, U, Z 50 68 92 117 181
Hb(b)i 60 78 103 129 198
Ea, Fa, La, R, SI, Sm, Ta 66 84 110 148 217
Facns 133, Fal, Ha, Hillmrrs,
Hi(i)(m)rrs-tt, Laa, Rb, Rg, Ri, Rn, 78 103 133 177 272
Rs-y, S, Tadg, Tads, Ua, Za
Faal, Falrr, Fan, S(d)gg, Sa, Slps-u,
Tanoos 896/898, Ta(l)n, Tamn 97 131 169 225 344

Kijl 450, Kkk 447 132 171 223 302 442

The allocation of a wagon category to a price class is defined by the sequence of category and code letters. If the relevant wagon category is not explicitly listed, it will be
assigned to the price class applying to the next higher wagon category (example: the wagon category “Habbi” is assigned to price class 4 that applies to the wagon category “Ha”).
Please ask our Customer Service for wagon categories with high wagon demand.

3.7.2 Demurrage charges for railway construction sites

Demurrage charges per 24 hours and wagon

Day 1–7 Day 8–30
Wagon category with type number EUR EUR
Fc, K 156 171
Fac, R, S 196 212

Facns 141, Fas 126, Fakks 127, Fans 128, Sps 466/468,
265 283
Slps 462 bis 465

On exceeding loading times by more than 30 days, the 24-hour demurrage rate stated in column “Day 1–7” is doubled. Please ask our Customer Service for wagon categories
with high wagon demand.

3.7.3 D
emurrage charges for load units
(intermodal transport)

The demurrage charge for load units provided by DB Cargo

in intermodal transport is EUR 12.40 for every 24-hour
period commenced (plus stabling fees at the transshipment
station or service centre in accordance with the Storage
Conditions for Intermodal Transport). This shall not affect
demurrage charges for wagons provided by DB Cargo and
surcharges for excess time and unhitching work.

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3.8 Cancellation (wagonload transport)

3.8.1 Cancellation of block trains Reordering a block train prior to hand-over to DB Cargo
constitutes a cancellation of the initially ordered block
In the week before the day of service, a requirements train with a simultaneous new order of a block train. The
planning session is held by 12 noon on Tuesday cancellation order must be made in writing to the relevant
with customers for block trains for the following week. team in the Customer Service Centre of DB Cargo.

The following charges apply to cancellations of a permanently

coupled train (block train) in wagonload transport: 3.8.2 Cancellation of an order for empty freight wagons
– 30 % of cancellation fee is charged if cancellation order
is placed 72–48 hours before the day of service The following shall apply if no cancellation fee is due for
– 60 % of cancellation fee is charged if cancellation order the cancellation of the transport:
is placed between 48–24 hours before the day of service – If a freight wagon that has been ordered but not yet
– 90 % of cancellation fee is charged if cancellation order supplied is cancelled after 10.00 a.m. on the working day
is placed under 24 hours before the day of service (Saturdays excluded) preceding the date on which the
– 100 % of cancellation fee is charged if cancellation order wagons are required, a fee equal to the demurrage charge
is placed on the day of service will be levied.
– If an order for a freight wagon that has already been
The cancellation fee per train is as follows: supplied is cancelled, a demurrage charge will be levied
– Routes of ≤ 200 km1) EUR 3,050 for the period during which the wagon was prepared
– Routes of > 200 km1) EUR 5,100 and ready for use, and a charge to cover the costs in
– Routes of > 400 km1) EUR 8,150 retrieving the empty wagon.

Cancellation is free of charge if caused by reasons for

which DB Cargo is responsible.

The full cancellation fee (100 %) for the relevant distance

applies if a customer fails to transfer a train and
does not cancel it by the agreed and planned deadline.

1) K
ilometres according to the Table of Distances for Rail Freight Traffic for domestic German routes of DB Cargo, kilometres for cross-border routes according to the Uniform
Distance Table for International Freight Traffic (DIUM) of the International Union of Railways (UIC).

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