12.06.2013 | There are no longer any reports of High Water at any of the measuring points along the Rhine or Main.

Thus inland navigation can continue once again without any of the restrictions imposed by high water.

Present rainfall could cause problems

10.06.2013 | Along the Rhine and Main, water levels have gone down far enough for inland navigation to be possible everywhere - although the restrictions of High Water Mark 1 are still in force. There is safe access for shipping on the Main as far as Frankfurt-Ost.

Unfortunately the forecast for the Maxau water level (Pegel Maxau) indicates that it is possible that the Rhine may be closed again on Tuesday afternoon. This would affect the Karlsruhe/Wörth area and the region up to and including Basel.

As things look at present, a Rhine closure could last for about 48 hours, so that there may be delays involving vessels in the affected area.

08.06.2013 | The Rhine is now open to shipping along all its length, although some minor restrictions are still in place until water levels go below High Water Mark 1.

The Kostheim lock on the Main is still closed, so Frankfurt is not yet accessible by barge. We are expecting the Main to be opened to shipping again some time tomorrow (Sunday).