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Low water levels on the Rhine: river transport forced to adapt in Alsace

Freight transport on the Rhine, vital for Strasbourg, is disrupted.

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The fact

Barges are loaded at only 25-30% capacity due to low water levels since May.

This situation affects the local economy and neighboring countries.

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Why it matters

La baisse du niveau du Rhin, liée au changement climatique, menace un axe logistique majeur pour l'Europe, avec des conséquences économiques et environnementales.

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