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German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration
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Germany waterway low‑water disruptions intensify
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Latest: Record low Rhine water levels spur taskforce, halt shipping
Late July 2026 the Rhine fell to historic lows, with the Kaub gauge at about 25 cm and Cologne at 68 cm, matching the 2018 record. Shallow water limited barges to 10‑20 % of normal cargo, pushing freight rates on the Rot