UPDATE: Congestion in Antwerp and Rotterdam

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

Antwerp: 50 hours

Rotterdam: 84 hours

Update: Restrictions at Seaport Terminals Due to Heat and Other Disruptions

The ongoing extreme heat, combined with additional operational challenges, continues to cause significant disruptions to handling processes at the seaport terminals in Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Disruptions at Seaport Terminals Due to Extreme Heat

The ongoing extreme heat is currently causing significant disruptions to handling operations at the seaport terminals in Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Adjustment of Low Water Surcharge - Level Kaub

Due to persistently low precipitation, the Kaub level is expected, according to the latest forecast, to fall below a water level of 81 cm starting Sunday. Owing to the restricted loading depth of barges, we are required to deploy additional barge capacity on the market.

Possible protests and disruptions in the Port of Rotterdam

On Friday 26 June and/or Saturday 27 June, further protests by various activist groups and organisations are expected in and around the Port of Rotterdam.