Rhine closure imminent as low water hobbles freight movement by barge
15 Aug, 2022
Low water levels have led to "chaos" on Germany's River Rhine, with barges moving at just 20-30% of capacity due to draught limitations and things set to deteriorate even further. Yesterday, Contargo confirmed the water level on the Kaub Gauge had fallen to 47cm - the lowest for four years - with forecasts suggesting it will keep falling next week and that the Rhine will close to barge traffic. Metro Shipping MD Grant Liddell toldThe Loadstar: "This is critical, as a huge amount moves between Rotterdam, Antwerp, Germany and Poland on the Rhine. |
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