#inland-waterways
(25 articles)Rhine River Low Levels Force Supply Chain Rethink Across Europe
Record-low water levels on the Rhine River represent a structural challenge to European inland waterway freight—a critical yet often-overlooked supply chain artery. The Rhine carries approximately 10%
India Expands Inland Waterways: Supply Chain Transformation
India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is advancing strategic initiatives to develop and strengthen inland waterway infrastructure and related connectivity projects. This developmen
Rhine Drought Squeezes German Steel: thyssenkrupp Cuts Output
Low water levels on the Rhine River are creating significant operational pressure on German steel logistics, with thyssenkrupp responding by adjusting hot metal production output. This represents a cl
India's Inland Waterways Hit Milestone: 1,668 MT ODC Cargo to Bihar
India's inland waterway system has achieved a significant operational milestone by successfully transporting 1,668 metric tonnes of over-dimensional cargo (ODC) to Bihar via National Waterway-1. This
Nibulon Strengthens Danube Operations With TTS Partnership
Nibulon, Ukraine's major agricultural trader, has formalized a strategic partnership with Romania-based TTS to expand its logistics operations along the Danube River. This collaboration strengthens Ni
Berlin Port Handles 4.5M Tonnes Annually via Inland Waterways
Berlin's port facility operates as a significant but underappreciated logistics node in continental Europe, processing 4.5 million tonnes of cargo annually through inland waterway connections. This in
Thyssenkrupp Suspends Rhine Barge Operations Amid Low Water
Thyssenkrupp, the German industrial conglomerate, has suspended its internal barge transport operations on the Rhine River in response to persistently low water levels. The Rhine is a critical arteria
Rhine Water Levels Threaten German Industrial Supply Chains
Low water levels on the Rhine River pose a critical logistics and cost challenge to German industry and broader European supply chains. The Rhine serves as a vital artery for bulk commodity transport—
Rhine Water Levels Threaten German Supply Chains
Low water levels in the Rhine River are creating a substantial operational and financial challenge for German industry and broader European logistics networks. The Rhine serves as a critical artery fo
Rhine River Drought Threatens European Supply Chain Stability
North Europe's inland waterway system faces a critical operational crisis as drought conditions push Rhine River depth gauges below navigable thresholds. This climate-driven disruption forces a mass d
CONCOR and GAIL Launch LNG Station at ICD Khodiyar
CONCOR (Container Corporation of India) has partnered with GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) to establish an LNG dispensing station at ICD Khodiyar, a major inland container depot. This infrastruc
India's Next-Gen Infrastructure: NHLML Projects Transform Logistics
India's Ministry of Shipping is advancing transformative infrastructure projects through NHLML (National Highways and Logistics Management Limited) that will fundamentally reshape the country's supply
Poland Rail Container Volumes Surge to Record Levels in Q1
Poland's intermodal rail sector has reached a new milestone with record container volumes recorded in the first quarter, reflecting sustained investment in rail infrastructure and growing shipper conf
Multimodal Logistics Reshaping India's Supply Chain Strategy
India's logistics landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by the adoption of multimodal transportation strategies. CJ Darcl Logistics, a major player in the Indian logistics sector
Inland Waterways Investment Critical for US Supply Chain Strength
The Freight Summit has spotlighted a critical infrastructure gap: America's inland waterway system requires substantial investment to maintain and enhance supply chain competitiveness. Inland waterway
Dutch Terminals Strengthen Inland Waterway Connections
Dutch terminals are strategically enhancing their inland waterway connections to strengthen multimodal logistics capabilities across the region. This infrastructure development reflects broader effort
Rhenus Strengthens European Inland Waterway Network Through Alliance
Rhenus, a major European logistics provider, has joined an alliance focused on bolstering inland waterway transport infrastructure and services across Europe's key river corridors. This development re
Washington Waterway Updates Impact U.S. Inland Freight Routes
The Waterways Journal has published updates on policy and operational developments affecting U.S. inland waterway transportation systems centered around Washington, D.C. This news segment tracks regul
Rhine River Water Levels Threaten European Barge Services
Europe's inland waterway system faces a compounding crisis as falling water levels on the Rhine River threaten to severely constrain barge operations already stressed by oversized container vessel con
Ganga Expressway to Cut Freight Times, Save Rs 30,000 Cr Annually
India's Ganga Expressway represents a significant infrastructure investment designed to fundamentally reshape freight transportation efficiency across the subcontinent. The project promises to unlock
Russell 1000 Focuses on Kirby Marine: What It Means
Kirby Marine has become a focal point for Russell 1000 portfolio attention, signaling renewed institutional investor interest in domestic marine transportation assets. This development reflects broade
Hong Kong–Guangdong Inland Waterways Go Electric
Three logistics and energy companies—Wah Kwong, NatPower, and CKS—have announced a strategic partnership to electrify inland water transport operations connecting Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. Thi
Barge Transport Lags in Digitalization: A Supply Chain Blind Spot
Inland barge transportation has emerged as a significant digitalization laggard within the broader logistics ecosystem, representing a critical infrastructure vulnerability that supply chain professio
Barge Transportation Lags Behind in Digital Transformation
Barge and inland waterway transportation—a critical backbone for bulk commodity movement across North America and Europe—remains significantly behind other logistics modes in digital adoption. While o
India Strengthens Supply Chains via Inland Waterway Development
India is prioritizing the development and optimization of inland waterway networks as a strategic mechanism to enhance supply chain efficiency across the country. This infrastructure investment target