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Freight Ship Carries Containers On The Rhine Near Mainz
A container freight ship travels on the Rhine in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on May 16, 2026. Rhine shipping is a key part of inland freight transport, moving industrial goods and containers through European supply chains. 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)