Inland Waterway Disruption
Strategic Detail: The Rhine is a vital artery for container and general cargo movement within Europe, and sustained low water levels reduce barge draft capacity, causing cargo volume restrictions and forcing reliance on less efficient rail or road alternatives, increasing transit times and costs.
Source: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44534-heat-pushes-rhine-toward-36-year-low-in-risk-to-energy-supplies
Note: AI generated image from Nano Banana Pro, Gemini AI