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Rhine River Hits Historic Low, Disrupting German Industry And Threatening Supply Chains

| Aug 18, 2026, 01:29:20 AM | TOI.in
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Germany’s worsening drought is hitting one of Europe’s most important trade routes. The Rhine River has fallen to historic lows, effectively splitting the waterway and disrupting cargo movement to major industrial hubs. Chemical giant BASF is among those affected, while companies are shifting cargo to rail and road. But with freight capacity already stretched, Germany faces rising costs and growing pressure on its supply chains.#Germany #RhineRiver #Drought #GermanEconomy #SupplyChain #ClimateChange #BASF #Europe #Industry #EnergyCrisis

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