HAMBURG (Reuters) - Freight shipping costs on the Rhine river in Germany surged this week as water levels fell further, ...

HAMBURG, April 1 (Reuters) - Low water levels after recent dry weather are preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany with surcharges added to the usual ...

Rain in past few days has raised Rhine river water levels in Germany, with vessels able to carry more cargo although most are still sailing around half full, commodity traders said on Thursday.

HAMBURG, April 10 (Reuters) - Freight shipping costs on the Rhine river in Germany surged this week as water levels fell further, compelling vessels to sail less than half full, commodity traders ...