DUISBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: A cargo ship passes by an exposed sandbank on the Rhine River on August 14, 2026 in Duisburg, Germany. Water levels of the Rhine have reached historic lows and have continued to fall further in recent weeks, complicating shipping and impacting the German economy. Rain is forecast for coming days, possibly bringing relief. (Photo by Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images)