Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Water levels on the Rhine river are dwindling further, with no relief in sight, forcing companies to adjust rapidly to keep goods flowing. #heat #weather #germany #europe #news

The disruption along the waterway is throwing up supply chain challenges for companies, with shipments by ship severely restricted and vessels carrying significantly lighter loads than usual.

The situation is highly dynamic, with companies switching to rail and road transport where possible, and the disruption putting at risk supplies of commodities typically carried along the waterway.

Read more: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-11/rhine-river-at-record-low-levels-is-forcing-industry-to-react

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