AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRiver Drought Hits Dutch Trade: The Rhine is running at near-record lows, with the gauge at Lobith around the 1947 benchmark, forcing lighter cargo loads, closing locks, and cancelling ferries and cruises. Heatwave Costs for Europe: Triodos warns extreme heat and drought could cut EU growth by about 1% in 2026, hitting labour productivity and agriculture. KNMI Heat Alert: A fifth heatwave is approaching; KNMI expects temperatures up to 35°C inland and may issue new heat warnings for Thursday and Friday. Energy Transition vs Local Homes: Residents of Moerdijk fear they could be bulldozed to make way for an offshore wind power facility serving Rotterdam–Antwerp ports, sparking anger over displacement. Shipping Bottleneck Spreads: Germany’s inland shipping association warns the Rhine could become effectively “split in two” for navigation if water levels fall further.
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