AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoInland Shipping Crisis: Germany’s Rhine is nearing “effectively split in two” conditions as water levels at Kaub fall to about 15 cm, with cargo sailings past Kaub largely stopping and barges forced to run at roughly 20% loads—pushing freight costs up and raising the risk of production cuts. Rail & Passenger Safety: Deutsche Bahn launches DB Junior Express from Aug. 21, letting children aged 6–14 travel unaccompanied on selected ICE routes with trained chaperones (bookings open Aug. 12). Aviation Security: Leipzig/Halle Airport faces heightened scrutiny after an explosives-laden drone reportedly struck an Antonov cargo aircraft’s wing; investigators say the device may have detached and was found hours later. Defense Readiness: Rheinmetall’s modernization contract for the German Navy frigate Bayern aims to keep it operational until at least 2035. Logistics Disruption Watch: Switzerland’s Rhine ferry service in Basel is suspended due to low water, while essential supplies are shifting to road and rail.
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