Will drought in Europe cause a major economic slowdown with barges only 1/4 loaded due to low water level ?
Shipping costs have spiked and no rain in the forecast, more bad news to deal with.
Shipping costs have spiked and no rain in the forecast, more bad news to deal with.
Drought hits Germany's Rhine River: 'We have 30cm of water left'
The Rhine is a key shipping route for Germany and Europe - so what happens if it's too shallow to use?
www.bbc.com
Rhine water levels fall to new low as Germany’s drought hits shipping
Water levels fall to below 40cm on parts of key route for transporting fuel, wheat and other commodities
www.theguardian.com
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