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How did radar navigation increase Rhine River traffic?

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Physical map of Western and Central Europe highlighting the drainage basins and networks of the Rhine, Rhone, and Seine rivers. The map shows river courses, major tributaries, canals, elevation changes with color shading, international boundaries, and key cities such as Paris, Lyon, Basel, and Rotterdam. A locator inset in the upper left corner places the main map within Europe.
Rhine River

The introduction of radar navigation on the Rhine River in the 1950s significantly increased traffic volume by enabling round-the-clock operations. By allowing vessels to navigate safely regardless of visibility conditions, radar technology removed the time constraints previously imposed by darkness or poor weather, thereby maximizing the efficiency of the waterway as a commercial artery.1