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German industry is finding new ways to transport cargoes from coal to chemicals as increasingly frequent low water levels on the Rhine disrupt Europe's largest economy. But following extended periods of low water in 2018 and 2022, Rhine levels are again too low in parts of the river for cargo vessels to sail fully loaded when they can hold the equivalent of up to 150 trucks. At Kaub, the critical chokepoint for Rhine barges, water levels fell to their lowest this year earlier this week. ....
German industry is finding new ways to transport cargoes from coal to chemicals as increasingly frequent low water levels on the Rhine disrupt Europe s largest economy. The 1,230 km . ....
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German industry is looking for alternative transportation methods as the Rhine continues to experience low water levels, negatively impacting freight shipping. The Rhine is an essential commercial route for up to 80% of German inland goods transportation. The decreased levels have caused a drop in the rivers capacity to the equivalent of 150 lorries and is concerning for firms dependent on river transportation, such as chemical makers Covestro and BASF. Both companies have responded by chartering low-water barges to transport raw materials and finished goods. ....