German Rhine River shipping corridor in danger of drying up

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🌊 The Rhine River in Germany is a major shipping corridor for Central Europe, and it’s slowly drying up. Facing the hottest temperatures on record for the region, the river is also suffering from a significant lack of rainfall. Full cargo hauls have been unable to utilize the typically regularly-used waterways for fear of scraping the bottom because of weight. The water level of the Rhine has been known to fluctuate, but the current state at this time of year has perplexed experts. German Transport Minister Volker Wissing has suggested shifting shipping traffic to the roads and train tracks instead.

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