Low river levels threaten production in German chemicals sector

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2026-08-06

Frankfurt (dpa) - The German chemical industry has warned that low water levels on the Rhine and other rivers could force companies to cut production as transport costs rise and supply chains come under pressure. "If ships are forced to carry smaller loads or cannot operate at all, costs rise, supply chains come under pressure and production is restricted," Wolfgang Grosse Entrup, managing director of the industry association VCI, told dpa. The w......

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