No crisis in river barging, but problems persist, force majeure could be an option

摘要

Low water levels on the Mississippi River that have disrupted barge shipments of coal certainly haven't created a crisis situation for shippers, but the adverse conditions remain a nuisance for those involved. Shippers have been forced to lighten their coal loads to keep barges moving through the shallow river, which has experienced a drop in water levels due to severe drought. The result has been slower movements along the river, and there is potential for delayed coal deliveries.