Rhine water falls to new lows; some cargo sailings suspended
Shallow water in the current heatwave means freight vessels are often sailing only 20 percent loaded
Loads must be spread among several vessels sailing partly loaded, increasing costs for industry
August 05, 2026 18:23
HAMBURG: Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany hit new lows on Tuesday, the country’s inland navigation agency said on Wednesday, with some cargo services stopping but other sailings continuing with greatly reduced loads.
