Europe’s inland transport: higher rates, longer journeys, and pressure on raw materials

Record-low Rhine water levels, restricted rail capacity and limited road alternatives are increasing operational pressures on overland freight networks across Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. According to Kuehne+Nagel’s newsletter to customers on Wednesday, as heatwaves in Europe persist, navigational conditions on the river continue to worsen. Last week, the Rhine reached record-low levels in Germany and the Netherlands, especially in Cologne and Lobith. Forecasts indicate water levels at the Rhine Kaub gauge ... The post Europe’s inland transport: higher rates, longer journeys, and pressure on raw materials appeared first on The Loadstar .