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Rhine cargo ships built for shallow water get underway in hopes of beating drought drama

Germany is facing a threat of drought and lower water levels. With an anticipation of a hotter summer ahead, German companies are looking for ways to innovate and adapt to the weather conditions. German chemicals giant BASF, together with the shipping company Stolt, has developed a ship that can sail in such shallow waters.