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Rhine River paralyzed by drought: river freight collapses in Europe

Freight loads on the Rhine River dropped from 1,500 to 400 tons in August.

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The fact

Historic drought and heatwaves have drastically lowered river levels.

River transport costs are surging, threatening energy and raw material supplies.

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Why it matters

La baisse du niveau du Rhin perturbe les chaînes d'approvisionnement en Allemagne, aux Pays-Bas et en Suisse, avec des risques de pénuries pour les industries locales.

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