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Rhine river levels rises again, allowing normal sailings in north • Apr. 24, 2025, 11:41 PM ET (Reuters)
Rhine river rises after rain, ships able to increase loads • Apr. 17, 2025, 11:42 PM ET (Reuters)
Rain helps Rhine shipping but river level still too low • Apr. 15, 2025, 2:31 AM ET (Reuters)
Rhine shipping costs in Germany rise as river level falls, but rain forecast • Apr. 11, 2025, 2:09 AM ET (Reuters)
Germany: Unusually dry spring affecting lakes and rivers • Apr. 10, 2025, 5:54 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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