German roads by low water pressure

ludwigshafen - Low water levels have resulted in the Rhine to an increase in road freight traffic in Germany. Since September, the extremely low water in the river. Barges can therefore utilize only 10 percent of their maximum capacity.

Among others, the German chemical giant BASF in Ludwigshafen has diverted to freight transport by road because shipping can not be heavily loaded by the low water levels. Also often use the track.