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Freight Shipping On River Main Near Ochsenfurt In Bavaria

A freight ship from Austria navigates the Main near Ochsenfurt, Bavaria, Franconia, Lower Franconia, Germany, on April 18, 2026. The inland waterway shipping industry faces pressure due to rising fuel and bunkering costs impacting freight transport, following the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, which disrupted global oil flows and increased energy prices. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13604184
Date Taken	18 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto

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