Topic
inland waterways
Logistics Shipping & Freight #river shipping#carbon emissions
River shipping's hidden carbon bill comes into view as study estimates 24.7% emissions share
New research in Nature Climate Change estimates inland vessels emitted 164m tonnes of CO2 in 2022, equal to 24.7% of global shipping emissions. Splash247 reported the study analysed 20bn vessel-tracking records and found emissions nearly doubled between 2019 and 2022.
Aug 13, 2026 1 source
Logistics Shipping & Freight #europe#rivers
Europe's Great Rivers Run Dry: Danube and Rhine Low Water Disrupts Commercial Shipping and Supply Chains
Exceptionally low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers are disrupting commercial shipping, forcing barges to sail partially loaded, and increasing freight rates by over 50% on key routes. The drought is impacting grain exports from Romania, chemical transport in Germany, and nuclear power operations in France, with experts warning low-water disruptions may become more frequent.
Jul 20, 2026 1 source