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gCaptain Article: Low Rhine Levels Force Companies To Adapt To New Normal

A cargo ship travels through Düsseldorf, Germany, with modern architecture and a stunning sunset backdrop.

Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing European industries to adapt, with freight costs roughly five times higher than early summer. Chemical producers including BASF and Shell have curbed output or shifted cargo to rail and road as the shortage stretches into a third month.

Curtis Cannizzaro September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Panama Canal Chief: ‘Every Drop of Water Counts’ as Prolonged El Niño Looms

Panama Canal - Every drop of water counts

The Panama Canal will cut daily transits to 32 by mid-September as Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez warns of an eight-month El Niño and lake levels below pre-drought marks.

Liam Kohns August 27, 2026August 28, 2026 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo

Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo

Rhine water levels have risen sharply after recent rain, letting vessels load more cargo, though shallow-water restrictions at the Kaub chokepoint persist.

Liam Kohns August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 International News, News Read more

Splash247 Article: Amazon Drought Triggers Container Surcharges of up to $1,900

Splash247 Article: Amazon Drought Triggers Container Surcharges of up to $1,900

Low water on the Amazon pushes MSC, ONE and Maersk to add container surcharges of up to $1,900 per box.

Dane Tiffany August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 International News, News Read more
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