Binnenschifffahrt: Regen entlastet Schifffahrt leicht - aber keine Entwarnung
Regen lässt die Pegelstände am Rhein langsam steigen. Doch Experten warnen: Für eine spürbare Entlastung der Schifffahrt reicht das noch nicht.
Recent rainfall has provided a slight respite for inland shipping, though experts caution against overoptimistic expectations. The German Association of Inland Shipping (BDB) warned that the ongoing decline in Rhine levels has stopped for now. The most critical level at Kaub, located on the Middle Rhine, and the Duisburg-Ruhrort level for the Lower Rhine continue to remain far below the historic lows of 2018, according to a BDB spokesman in Duisburg.
The Nadelöhr at Kaub, a key bottleneck, is currently at just 14 centimeters, forecast to rise to a maximum of 41 centimeters by Friday. In Duisburg, the level stands at 1.34 meters, nearly 20 centimeters below the 2018 record low. Freight shipping on the Rhine has experienced a sharp drop in recent days as freight vessels either stayed idle or departed empty due to the low water levels.
Ferry services have also been reduced, partly because docks became too steep for the ships. The Duisburg Port Corporation remains cautious about the situation, but expects a slight recovery due to the rainfall. They predict that ships could load a bit more, but will still only carry around 20 percent of their usual cargo.
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