Danube Shipping Without Restrictions Despite Low Water Levels

In the sections important for shipping, the water levels of the Danube are currently near the boundary of the so-called regulatory low water. Expected rainfall over the weekend could help ease the situation.

Low Water Levels of the Danube: Port of Vienna Without Problems

The regulatory low water refers to the water level maintained through various regulatory measures and, if possible, not fallen below. Thus, the navigability of the Danube for ships is continuously ensured, among other things, by targeted dredging, writes via donau. The waterway operator expects the situation to ease by the weekend, "as rainfall is forecasted in a larger catchment area."

There are currently no restrictions at the Port of Vienna either. In the event that the water depth of the Danube decreases further, freight traffic will switch to rail or road. There will be no disruptions in the delivery of goods and thus the supply to the population, according to a spokesperson to the APA.

Low Water Levels on the Rhine Cause Shipping Restrictions

Low water is currently causing problems for shipping on the Rhine. The reasons are the ongoing drought and the recent heatwave in Western Europe. Cargo ships can only be partially loaded there. The cargo has to be distributed over several ships, which drives up costs. Affected are mainly Rhine sections south of Duisburg and Cologne.

(APA/Red)

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