JOURNAL ARTICLE

The River Rhine Gets Shallow Again in Fresh Climate Blow.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilkes, William; Wittels, Jack 3 of 3

Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- The cost of shipping fuel along the Rhine river has surged as low water levels curb barges' carrying capacity following a hot, dry September. See also: Europe's Most Important Trade Route Is at Risk as Waters Drop The maximum load of diesel-type fuel for a standard 110-meter Rhine barge planning to pass through Kaub was limited recently to about 600 tons, said Mitchell van der Hoeven, a broker at Riverlake, which organizes shipments up the river. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2023/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173104703
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