德国经济研究所发出警告，莱茵河水位严重下降正在削弱货运能力，可能迫使企业削减产量[1]。运输专家托马斯·普尔斯表示："考布以南的运输路线现在有完全断裂的危险，莱茵河被切成两段。"[1]当前船舶运载能力仅为正常水平的五分之一[1]。
化工企业科思创已因河运中断而受到生产影响[1]。公司发言人指出，一艘运载1500吨的货轮相当于约60辆卡车，因此船运无法完全转向公路运输[1]。道路和铁路运输能力的局限使得河运的丧失难以被其他方式弥补[1]。
Low water levels on the Rhine River are creating severe transportation constraints that could force German companies to cut production, according to warnings from the German Institute for Economic Research.[1] Current barge capacity stands at only one-fifth of normal levels, significantly hampering the movement of goods through one of Europe's most critical waterways.[1]
Chemical manufacturer Covestro has already experienced production disruptions due to the interruption of river transport.[1] A company spokesperson noted that a single barge capable of carrying 1,500 tons of cargo is equivalent to approximately 60 trucks, making it impossible to fully redirect shipping to road transport.[1] Transport expert Thomas Puls emphasized the severity of the situation, stating: "Below Koblenz, the transportation route now faces the danger of complete disruption, with the Rhine effectively split into two sections."[1] Road and rail alternatives cannot fully compensate for the loss of river shipping capacity.[1]
Additionally, the A7 motorway closed Monday afternoon due to wildfire smoke, reopening Tuesday morning.[1]