Rhine
Coverage of Rhine in the Nexus archive.
- War and climate change drive surge in global shipping costs
Global shipping costs are surging due to war and climate change. Rates have jumped on routes including Panama Canal, Rhine, Red Sea, and Black Sea. Furthermore, a closure at Hormuz is negatively impacting seaborne trade.
- Rhine drought exposes 34-year delay in tackling major German bottleneck
A Rhine drought exposed a significant delay concerning a major German bottleneck. Plans intended to remove submerged rocks from the river near Kaub have failed to materialize since 1992.
- Drought, water rationing and dry rivers: our water crisis is here | Peter Gleick
The article reports on an escalating global water crisis, citing continuous disturbing news about water resources. Specific examples include deep drought in Puerto Rico, record low levels in the Rhine and Po rivers, severe shortages in the Colorado River, and toxic chemicals found in English water bodies.
- Europe's Extreme Heat Wave Crisis Is Getting Worse
Europe is experiencing intense heat waves, which have raised wildfire risks and dried watersheds feeding major rivers like the Rhine, Po, and Danube. Climate change is intensifying this extreme heat across Europe, straining power grids, reducing water supplies, and curbing farm output. These conditions are currently impacting navigation and power production in affected regions.
- Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy
Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.
- The 8 most exciting new river cruise ships debuting in 2026
The article highlights eight new river cruise ships launching in 2026, including Celebrity's debut on the Rhine and Viking's new vessels for the Nile and India. These launches represent major developments in the river cruise industry.
- London records first dry month in 150 years
London’s Kew Gardens weather station recorded its first calendar month with no rain in 155 years. Europe faces a continent-wide drought, with low Danube river levels shutting down nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania, and Rhine shortages disrupting German trade. Forecasters report little sign of sustained rainfall to end the UK’s drought.
- Rhine drought strands ships and forces German production shutdowns
The Rhine River is experiencing its lowest water levels in eight years due to a drought, stranding ships and causing production shutdowns in Germany as temperatures approach 40°C.
- Europe's heatwaves spark continent-wide drought
Europe's climate-change-driven heatwaves have triggered a continent-wide drought, with major rivers like the Rhine and Danube experiencing record-low water levels. High temperatures, not low rainfall, are the primary cause, impacting shipping, agriculture, and hydropower, while some countries have restricted non-essential water use.