- Rain has pushed Rhine levels up from record lows — the Kaub gauge rose to about 72 cm (it had dipped below 10 cm in mid‑August) — but it’s still not back to normal.
- Ships are still sailing part‑loaded (about 1.5 m at Kaub is needed for full cargo), so freight is spread across more vessels and many shipments shifted to road and rail, raising costs.
- A bit more rain is forecast but the outlook is uncertain after a summer of heatwaves and low rainfall that squeezed this vital route for grain, coal and oil.
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