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2022.08.12 16:20 GMT+8

Shipping disruption continues as Rhine water levels fall again in Germany

Updated 2022.08.12 16:20 GMT+8
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The Rhine river near Düsseldorf hits a low water level at 47 cm due to dry weather, Germany, August 11, 2022. /CFP

Water levels on the Rhine river in Germany fell again in dry weather on Friday, with some vessels no longer able to sail, shipping operators and brokers said.

Rhine cargo shipping continues, but with vessels sometimes forced to sail three-quarters empty with cargo owners often needing to pay for four vessels to transport their loads instead of one.

Economists estimate Rhine disruption could knock half a percentage point off Germany's economic growth this year. 

Source(s): Reuters
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