Low Rhine Water Levels Impact European Freight Flows
Low water levels on the Rhine continue to affect freight transport between the Benelux region, Switzerland, and southern Germany.
The Rhine is an important transport corridor for the chemical and industrial sectors. When water levels fall, inland vessels have to reduce their loading capacity, limiting available transport capacity and increasing costs.
At Bertschi, we are currently seeing a noticeable shift from inland waterway transport to combined rail transport. This has resulted in increased rail volumes from Belgium and the Netherlands towards Switzerland and southern Germany.
Recent rainfall has brought some relief, but water levels remain low and the situation continues to affect European supply chains. We are closely following developments and adapting transport solutions where possible.
