Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo
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The Rhine is a myth of the Germans and the engine of the economy. But the recent drought continues, the industry on its banks is in danger. Shippers and entrepreneurs fight against the low water.
The water level in the Rhine in Germany rose significantly this weekend due to recent rain showers. As a result, inland vessels can transport more cargo again, although not all problems caused by low water levels are over yet.
The level of the Rhine River in Germany rose rapidly after recent rains, the German Federal Agency for Inland Navigation said on Monday, and the ships can now load more cargo, although the problems caused by the low water level persists, reports Reuters. German companies reported major disturbances after the Rhine water levels reached historical minimums at ...
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The Rhine river has risen rapidly in Germany after recent rains, offering respite to river transport companies hit by the most severe period of low water on record. Ships can now load larger quantities of goods again, but navigation conditions have not fully returned to normal. The information was provided by the German Federal Agency for Inland Navigation on Monday. The rise in water levels eases restrictions that have forced ships to carry sma…
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