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Dried-up Rhine: German river transport paralyzed by heatwave

Rhine water levels hit record lows in Germany.

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The fact

Barge transport costs have more than tripled between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe.

Ships operate with reduced loads, disrupting supply chains.

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Why it matters

Les industries dépendantes du Rhin (chimie, énergie) subissent des surcoûts et des retards, avec un risque de pénuries pour les centrales électriques et les usines.

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