The Rhine: a lifeline that unites us
The Rhine unites the region to the world. It is the lifeline of the citizens of Ortenau, Alsace and northern Switzerland. It represents the most important transport axis for containers carrying coal, sand and oil between Genoa and Rotterdam. The Rhine has a great future, e.g., one ship replaces 100 heavy duty vehicles on the autobahn. The ports in Rheinfelden, Basel, Mulhouse, Neuf-Brisach and Kehl are important intersections for transfer of goods to rail. The port Autonome in Strasbourg is the third largest Rhine port employing 13,000 workers.