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Low water on Germany's Rhine River, caused by a heat wave, limited barges to about 40-50% loads between Kaub, Duisburg and Cologne. Shippers are adding surcharges and using more vessels, and traders said water levels could fall further.
Higher inland freight costs on the Rhine raise delivered grain and feed costs in northwest Europe and could tighten regional supply.
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