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Low Rhine levels threaten to raise Swiss transport costs

Record-low water levels on the Rhine have disrupted freight transport and could make fuel, construction materials and food more expensive, SRF reported. Many goods may be shifted permanently from inland shipping to road and rail transport, increasing costs. The Rhine gauge at Kaub in Germany fell…

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Transito launches Total Freight as Rhine low water disrupts cargo connections

Dutch chartering company #Transito launches #TotalFreight, combining #SeaFreight and #InlandShipping under one contract as persistent low water on the #Rhine complicates cargo connections between European ports and the German and Dutch hinterland.

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Hapag Lloyd adds Rotterdam Germersheim rail link as Rhine low water squeezes barge capacity

#HapagLloyd adds weekly #RailFreight capacity between #Rotterdam and #Germersheim as critical #Rhine water levels restrict inland shipping. The temporary service offers 88 TEU each way, giving container shippers another transport option through December 2026.

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The Rhine Is Running Dry, and Europe Is Running Out of Answers - Stratheia

Record-low Rhine waters threaten German industry, disrupt supply chains and expose global economies to climate risks.

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River cruises draw more Swiss travellers

River cruises are booming among Swiss holidaymakers, with trips on the Rhine, Danube and other rivers becoming increasingly popular, SRF reported in a report by RTS. The MS Rhône Princess travels up the Rhine at a leisurely 15 kilometres per hour, carrying 118 passengers, including 21 from Switze…