Barge operations almost at a halt amid perilously low Rhine water

The waters of the Rhine have hit perilously low levels, reducing barge activity on the river almost to a complete halt, and forecasts indicate minimal chances of rain this week and another temperature spike next week. Barge operator Contargo is reporting water levels at all four gauges of the north European river as between 10% and 64% below the point at which movement is only possible on a case-b Read full article →