Already tough transport conditions for barges operating on the River Rhine look set to worsen in the coming weeks, fueling concerns over the supply of commodities such as oil products, coal and petrochemicals that are shipped on the major Northwest European transport artery. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Already tough transport conditions for barges operating on the River Rhine look set to worsen in the coming weeks, fueling concerns over the supply of commodities such as oil products, coal and petrochemicals that are shipped on the major Northwest European transport artery. According to German waterways authority WSV, water levels at Kaub in Germany, a key chokepoint on the river, are set to reach a 19-month low of around 56 cm this weekend, down from 63 cm on Wednesday. The water level was last lower at Kaub on January 25, 2017, […]