Germany rhine river shipping: The Rhine River in Germany has caused a shortage of water due to drought and heat. Due to low water level, cargo ships are having problems in traveling with full capacity. Shipping is being interrupted. Shipping has been limited due to low water levels in all parts of the river located in the south of Duisburg and Cologne, including the chokpoint of the cub.
According to reports, the ships are being allowed to run only half the capacity due to the depth of water in the southern part of the Rhine River and especially in important areas like Cowb. To solve this problem, similar shipment is being carried together by several vessels. Although the rain has stabilized the water level, it did not improve any major improvement.
The cost of freight transportation has increased due to additional surcharge for cargo owners as their ships are not able to run completely. Rhine is an important shipping passage for items such as heating oils such as heating, minerals, ores, coal and oil products.
