UPDATE: Congestion in Antwerp and Rotterdam

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

Antwerp: 65 hours

Rotterdam: 73 hours

Restricted handling of barges at ECT Delta Terminal Rotterdam

Due to continued crane disruptions at the ECT Delta (DDE) Terminal and limited quay availability at the ECT Delta (DDN) Terminal, operational capacity is currently reduced. As a result, delays in container handling are occurring.

Closure of the OB-Karl-Lehr Bridge Complex – Impact on Traffic via Duisburg Intermodal Terminal (DIT)

From Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:00 PM until approximately June 5, 2026, the bridge complex in Duisburg-Ruhrort (OB-Karl-Lehr Bridge) will be completely closed for around seven weeks. During this period, traffic will be diverted over a wide area.

Temporary operational measures due to limited berth capacity at the ECT Euromax Terminal

Due to the delivery and installation of new crane equipment at the ECT Euromax Terminal, handling capacity will be severely restricted for approximately 14 days starting from 13 April 2026 at 23:00.

Current Low Water Levels – Important Information for Our Customers

Currently, there are low water levels, and we would like to inform you about the current gauge levels at Emmerich, Ruhrort, Köln, and Kaub.