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Nº 23 Monday, 03 August 2026 · World Edition
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Rhine barges run at 20% of capacity as freight rates surge

MercoPress · 2h ago
Rhine barges run at 20% of capacity as freight rates surge

Falling water levels on the Rhine are forcing barges to operate with a fraction of their usual load and have sharply raised the cost of river transport, as drought and extreme temperatures affect Europe's main inland waterways.

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