Port of Rotterdam expansion sparks call for urgent expansion of Rhine freight corridor

European port operators have claimed there is an “urgent” need to expand the role of the River Rhine as a freight transport corridor, despite capacity issues caused by low water levels. German transport minister ...

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

Barge operators have been hit by water levels along the Rhine being at their lowest in almost ...

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News / Shippers face surcharges on boxes by barge as summer heat hits Rhine water level

Shippers are facing increased costs and delays on Europe’s inland waterways as soaring summer temperatures ...

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