European Barge Capacity Hit by Low Water, But Port Congestion Creates Bigger Supply Chain Threat
Low water levels on the Rhine are forcing barges to operate at significantly reduced capacity, prompting operators to implement surcharges. While this is a challenge, the more pressing issue is severe congestion at the major ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. Barges are experiencing extensive waiting times, sometimes up to 96 hours, before they can be serviced. This bottleneck in container handling at the ports is creating a more significant disruption to the supply chain than the water levels. The combined effect of reduced carrying capacity and port delays is putting European inland logistics under considerable strain.
Official Source: https://theloadstar.com/low-water-restricts-barge-capacity-but-the-real-problem-is-port-congestion/
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