Low water levels have led to "chaos" on Germany's River Rhine, with barges moving at just 20-30% of capacity due to draught limitations and things set to deteriorate even further. Yesterday, Contargo confirmed the water level on the Kaub Gauge had fallen to 47cm - the lowest for four years - with forecasts suggesting it will keep falling next week and that the Rhine will close to barge traffic. Metro Shipping MD Grant Liddell toldThe Loadstar: "This is critical, as a huge amount moves between Rotterdam, Antwerp, Germany and Poland on the Rhine. |