Germany News: Some Shipping Stops as Rhine Hits New Lows The Rhine river, a vital transport waterway in Western Europe since Roman times, has reached an all time low of 15 cm (5. 9 inches) at Kaub, near Koblenz.
This has forced some cargo vessel owners to stop sailings on affected river sections. Shipping disruptions are already being felt by companies reliant on goods transported via the Rhine.
These businesses are experiencing supply shortfalls and increased transport costs as ships cut their loads by about 80%.