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Following an accident near Karlsruhe in which two ships ran aground, the Rhine is still closed over a stretch of 30 km between the lock at Iffezheim and the Karlsruhe port. The Shipping Authority is working with all possible speed to make the stretch navigable again.

Until then, delays will have to be expected. We hope for your understanding and will keep you promptly informed. If you have any questions or require further information, our personnel will be glad to help you.

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At present, average waiting times for the handling of our barges in the seaports are:

Antwerp: 36 hours

Rotterdam: 67 hours

From 15 November 2021 we shall be increasing the frequency of our own Contargo train – the BWS Basel-Westport Shuttle – by two additional weekly trips, to a total of five round trips per week, thus expanding this stable, reliable rail link between the seaport of Rotterdam and the Border Triangle.
You can find more information here.