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Story summary
- Rainfall this week raised the Rhine’s water level, allowing ships to carry more cargo after shallow-water limits.
- Vessels on Germany’s Rhine now sail with about 60 %-70 % capacity, prompting freight surcharges that raise cargo owners’ costs, although full loads remain impossible.
- Low water still affects sections near Duisburg, Cologne and the Kaub chokepoint, although Kaub may reach full-load levels early next week.
