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News / Barge operators hit by new charges as Rhine water levels sink to new lows

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The Rhine in happier times Photo: Wolfgang Pehlemann
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Barge operators have been hit by water levels along the Rhine being at their lowest in almost a century, following a prolonged drought.

One source told The Loadstar the water at Bingen was so low “one could cross the German river by foot, something never seen before”.

The source added: “Duisburg ...

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