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Drought Makes Upper Rhine Unnavigable, Driving Barge Rates to New Record
The Maritime Executive · Jul 31, 2026
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Low summertime water levels are a routine problem for navigation on the River Rhine, especially in recent years, but the intense drought conditions af...
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