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Rhine barge freight rates rose gradually over the week of early November, with gains spreading from Basel to Lower Rhine routes. Low water at Kaub kept intakes for Upper Rhine trips restricted, and a temporary canal closure and ARA delays kept barges occupied.
The market went quiet by Friday as operators awaited clearer water-level signals.
Low Kaub water levels restrict barge loads on the Rhine, raising European inland freight costs for grain and feed imports. Firmer barge rates modestly raise delivered feed costs into Germany and the Upper Rhine.
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