Rhine Water Levels Remain Near Record Lows
Water levels on the Rhine River remain near record lows this week, hampering transport and industrial production across Germany. Although the Kaub gauge rose slightly, analysts warn transport costs will stay elevated until normal levels return.
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Water levels on the Rhine River rose slightly to 14 cm on Wednesday, remaining near record lows and disrupting freight transport across Germany. The key navigation gauge at Kaub ticked up from 5 cm earlier this week, according to inland navigation agency WSV data. Despite the slight uptick, shallow waters continue to hamper logistics for chemical producers, utilities, and steelmakers.
