Water levels on Rhine rise, but relief forecast to be short-lived
Water levels on the Rhine, a critical European inland waterway for freight, rose above 50 centimeters Oct. 26 and are forecast to hover around 70 cm in the next few days, but the rebound in flows is expected to provide only short-term relief to fuel supply chains across the region, according to market participants. Water ...
Water levels on the Rhine, a crucial European inland waterway for freight, have risen above 50 centimeters and are expected to hover around 70 centimeters in the coming days, providing only short-term relief to fuel supply chains in the region, according to market participants. This rise, which surpassed 50 cm for the first time since September 4, has generated renewed market activity but is anticipated to be short-lived due to the limited window for barges to pass through tight spots, particularly in Switzerland where product inventories are extremely low and logistical constraints are severe.
The Swiss government has authorized the release of diesel and jet fuel stocks to address shortages caused by pipeline delivery delays due to heavy rainfall in southern France, while Germany, with its larger refining base, remains comparatively less affected despite ongoing restrictions on river transportation due to low water levels.
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