Freight shipping costs on the Rhine river in Germany surged this week as water levels fell further, compelling vessels to ...

Low water levels after recent dry weather are preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in ...

Low water levels because of an early drought can be seen at Germany's biggest river Rhine, in Cologne, Germany, rising the ...

HAMBURG (Reuters) -Low water levels after recent dry weather are preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany with surcharges added to the usual freight rates, ...

It is the fourth largest city in Germany. You'll see that Cologne is a pretty busy place. You can't say Cologne without mentioning the River Rhine. Because the Rhine is part of life here.

Located on the Rhine River, the delightful city of Cologne can trace its origins back to the Roman era. It has the largest and most famous church in Germany (and that's quite a statement).