Can shipping adapt as Germany’s busiest river runs dry?

Low water levels on the Rhine River are forcing cargo ships to cut loads, threatening trade across Germany and beyond. Can a new generation of vessels and innovative designs help keep goods moving?

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Germany’s Rhine River is facing a growing threat as low water levels force cargo ships to operate below capacity.

With many industries relying on the river to move fuel, raw materials and goods, shipping companies are adapting to worsening drought conditions.

But as heatwaves grip Europe and water levels continue to fall, concerns are mounting over the potential impact on trade, logistics and industrial production.

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