Rain in southern Germany raised Kaub water levels enough to enable ships to carry more than 1,400 metric tons of cargo, against only 870 tons earlier in April, with vessels now sailing more than ...

Rhine river levels have risen after rain in Germany this week, allowing vessels to carry more cargo and normal sailings with full loads in northern parts of the river, commodity traders said on ...

To be sure, the forecast for higher water levels is no guarantee that the crisis is over. Historical data for Kaub show that, on a 20-year average, the water level is at its lowest in early October.