Schifffahrt: 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.
The recent rainfall has provided a slight reprieve for the German inland shipping industry, despite the Federal Association of German Inland Shipping (BDB) cautioning against overly optimistic expectations. While the continuous decline in Rhein levels has halted, the particularly critical level at Kaub on the Middle Rhine, as well as the level at Duisburg-Ruhrort for the Lower Rhine, remain far below the lowest points seen in 2018, according to a BDB spokesperson in Duisburg.
The main concern is the "narrow neck" at Kaub in Rhineland-Palatinate. A rise to near the so-called equivalent water level of 77 centimeters would significantly improve the transportation situation, said the expert. However, the current level is only at 14 centimeters, with forecasts expecting it to reach a maximum of 41 centimeters by Friday.
At Duisburg, the level is currently 1.34 meters, which is nearly 20 centimeters below the lowest point in 2018. With six more centimeters, the level is expected to increase by Friday. Freight shipping on the Rhine has seen a significant decline in recent days, as freight ships either did not operate at all or carried empty vessels.
Moreover, numerous ferries were no longer in operation due to the steep landing ramps caused by the low water level.
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