On the 13th, Nicole Rabold, spokesman for the German Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that due to continued low water levels, the freight capacity of the Rhine River has dropped drastically, and it is expected that this year will cause huge losses to the German economy. But it remains to be seen if the losses will surpass 2018. Low water levels in the Rhine caused economic losses of at least 2.4 billion euros in 2018. The Rhine is responsible for about 80% of Germany's inland waterway cargo transportation and is the “main artery” of German industrial transportation. Since this year, Germany has experienced hot weather many times. River water levels have continued to be low, seriously affecting freight traffic on the Rhine River. Some cargo ships are no longer navigable, while others can only sail without load.

On the 13th, Nicole Rabold, spokesman for the German Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that due to continued low water levels, the freight capacity of the Rhine River has dropped drastically, and it is expected that this year will cause huge losses to the German economy. But it remains to be seen if the losses will surpass 2018. Low water levels in the Rhine caused economic losses of at least 2.4 billion euros in 2018. The Rhine is responsible for about 80% of Germany's inland waterway cargo transportation and is the “main artery” of German industrial transportation. Since this year, Germany has experienced hot weather many times. River water levels have continued to be low, seriously affecting freight traffic on the Rhine River. Some cargo ships are no longer navigable, while others can only sail without load.