Rhine

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Rhine Water Stable After Rain, More Wet Weather Expected to Help

Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany remained stable this week, holding above record lows after recent rain and allowing vessels to carry larger

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Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo

The river Rhine in Germany has risen sharply after recent rain, the country’s inland navigation agency said on Monday, with vessels able to load more freight

Environment

Germany Confronts Rhine Threat to Economy After Crisis Talks

Germany’s economy is being threatened by a chronic lack of water in the Rhine, according to Transport Minister Steffen

News

Rhine Set for More Disruption After Hitting Lowest on Record

Disruptions on one of Europe’s most important trade arteries are poised to intensify after the Rhine fell to the lowest on record ahead of the peak summer

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Europe’s Shrinking Rivers Curb Power Output, Transport and Company Earnings

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers have curtailed the transport of goods, reduced electricity output and shrunk company earnings, stoking fears