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Rhine drought paralyzes German industry and river traffic

The Rhine carries 285 million tons of goods annually.

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80% of Germany’s river traffic relies on this waterway

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80% of Germany’s river traffic relies on this waterway.

BASF and Thyssenkrupp seek alternatives amid slowdowns.

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Cette situation perturbe les chaînes d’approvisionnement et augmente les coûts logistiques pour les industriels allemands, avec des répercussions sur l’économie européenne.

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