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Rhine corridor, Netherlands and Germany

Rhine freight needs three measures: cargo, distance and delivery assurance

Dutch August figures show transport work falling faster than cargo weight. A separate October carrier notice links low water to surcharges and unassured loading. The evidence supports distinct constraints, not a single economic-loss estimate.

Published 21 October 2026 at 11:15 UTC