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Elbe, Danube, Rhine: Low water levels in rivers affect shipping

Elbe, Danube, Rhine: Low water levels in rivers affect shipping

Economy 16/07/2026 Der Spiegel 👁 15
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Many rivers lack rain, and the level of the Elbe in Dresden is about one meter lower than normal. Ships can therefore take fewer goods with them - transport becomes more expensive.

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