Rhine’s low water levels hit German shipping, minister touts dredging
09 August 2022 |
10:30 am
Industrial production tends to decrease when the Rhine River remains as low as it currently is, challenging Germany's industry to deal with heightened tensions around supply chains and other resources.
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