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Rhine levels hit BASF

2026-10-01

European Chemical Industry Woes Continue as Rhine Hits Fresh Lows

Record-low Rhine water levels are severely disrupting chemical transportation and driving up logistics costs across Europe. Major producers like BASF face supply constraints as rail and road alternati

icis · 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC

2026-09-28

European petchem markets brace for prolonged disruption as Rhine water level plunges

Persistently low Rhine river levels disrupt European petrochemical logistics, forcing BASF and Covestro to declare force majeure while raising transport costs. Participants warn of tightened supply ch

chemweek · 2026-09-28 00:28 UTC · 2 media covered

Rhine levels hit BASF

European Chemical Industry Woes Continue as Rhine Hits Fresh Lows

European petchem markets brace for prolonged disruption as Rhine water level plunges

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