AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInland Waterway Crisis: Record-low Rhine and Danube levels are cutting barge capacity and driving freight costs sharply higher across Germany and the wider EU, with the Rhine at historic lows near Kaub and many gauges showing “extremely low” readings—industry says barges are running at roughly 20–30% of normal loads. Energy Strain: Drought is also hitting power generation: Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant is forced to shut down or run at reduced output due to Danube cooling-water limits, while Serbia’s hydropower output falls, raising blackout fears. Shipping Disruption in Focus: The Danube’s low water in Serbia has even exposed WWII shipwrecks and lingering ordnance, while navigation, fuel deliveries, irrigation and river ecosystems take further hits. Port Momentum (Baltic): Klaipėda Port reports strong H1 growth, led by container traffic and expanding transit links, as it strengthens its Baltic market position. Defense & Readiness: Germany is reportedly preparing a major follow-on order for up to 250,000 more Heckler & Koch G95 rifles, potentially doubling planned stock to around 500,000.
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