Maersk (MAERSKB DC) has warned that low Rhine water levels could worsen to the point barge transport is no longer possible

"The applicable surcharges during low water situation in the river Rhine (measure point Kaub), which is a low water situation at measure point Kaub - middle part of the river Rhine starts from 1.50 meters and lower." "Kindly note that in case of water levels at Kaub falling below 81cm or Duisburg-Ruhrort below 181 cm, we regret that a loading guarantee for your cargo cannot be granted anymore."