Rhine River Level at Kaub Hits Record 8 cm, Shipping Faces Disruption
The water level at the Kaub gauge on the Rhine River in Germany fell to approximately 8 cm, a new historic low, surpassing the previous record of 25 cm in October 2018. Shipping south of Kaub is already severely restricted, and levels are forecast to drop further to 5-6 cm over the weekend, heightening the risk of interruption.
The water level at the Kaub section of the middle Rhine River in Germany has fallen to approximately 8 cm, marking a new historic low. The previous record was 25 cm recorded in October 2018. The Kaub gauge, located between Koblenz and Mainz in Rhineland-Palatinate, serves as a key reference point for assessing Rhine shipping conditions.
Shipping south of Kaub is already severely restricted, and forecasts indicate the water level could drop further to between 5 and 6 cm over the weekend.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is negative for Shipping & Ports, with intensity 80/100 and 90% confidence over a short term horizon.
Shipping & Ports
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 80
- Confidence
- 90%
- Horizon
- Short term
Logistics & Express Delivery
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 70
- Confidence
- 85%
- Horizon
- Short term
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