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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 11, 2026Hapag-Lloyd Raises Manaus Surcharge as Amazon Water Levels Drop
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an update to its low water surcharge for shipments through Manaus, Brazil, responding to deteriorating conditions on the Amazon River. The adjustment reflects growing operati
DatamarNews#amazon-river-logistics#low-water-surcharge#hapag-lloyd
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 14, 2026Rhine Water Levels Hit Critical Lows, Forcing Freight to Road
The Rhine River, Europe's most critical inland waterway for bulk and containerized freight, is experiencing unprecedented low water levels that are forcing logistics providers to abandon barge transpo
Reuters#rhine-river-drought#inland-waterway-crisis#barge-capacity-reduction
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 8, 2026Rhine Low Water Disrupts German Industrial Supply Lines
Low water levels on the Rhine River are creating a significant bottleneck for cargo movements into Germany's industrial core, reducing barge carrying capacity and forcing shippers to seek alternative
Journal of Commerce#rhine-river-low-water#inland-waterway-transport#german-supply-chain