Germany’s inland waterways still move around 5% of the nation’s goods. With the Rhine at a critically low level, DW explores how the drought is hitting the economy where it hurts most.

Der längste Fluss Deutschlands führt zu wenig Wasser, viele Frachtschiffe müssen ihre Ladung reduzieren. Schon seit Wochen belasten die Pegelstände die deutsche Wirtschaft. Jetzt…

Parts of the Rhine river in Germany could soon become unnavigable as water levels drop further due to soaring summer temperatures and low rainfall, an industry group warned Monday.