As Europe's rivers recede, shippers scramble to limit damage

Phys.org reports that exceptionally low river levels across Europe, driven by drought and record heat, have thrown shippers into turmoil this summer. The shortage is inflating transport costs, a burden that could ultimately be passed on to everyday consumers. The episode underscores how climate‑linked water shortages can reverberate through supply chains.

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