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Rhine Freight Rates at 7-month High

OIL PRODUCTS

Freight rates for barges moving products such as diesel on the Rhine have climbed to a seven moth high, amid low water levels, according to Bloomberg.

  • Current freight rates for gasoil barges on the Rhine to inland storage and refineries is EUR 55/mt, the highest since March 3.
  • Water levels at the key chokepoint on the Rhine of Kaub are currently 72 cm, according to Bloomberg data, the lowest level since June 2022.
  • Lower water levels reduce the maximum size of the cargo that can navigate the Rhine per barge, which boosts freight rates.


Source: Bloomberg

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