German prosecutors are investigating an accident on the Moselle that paralyzed river traffic, involving an inland cargo ship on autopilot. The ship crashed into lock gates, causing significant damage. The captain was not present during the incident. Despite repairs, the lock was reopened in just 55 days. Authorities are looking into the cause of the accident.
The Mosel river in west Germany has reopened to cargo shipping after repairs to a damaged lock were completed ahead of schedule. This crucial transit route for grains and rapeseed between Germany and France was closed for 55 days, impacting European rapeseed futures. The swift reopening is a relief for businesses and traders.
The Mosel river in western Germany is set to resume cargo shipping this week after repairs to a damaged lock progressed quickly. This river is vital for transporting grains and rapeseed between Germany and France. New lock gates have been installed, with test vessel transits scheduled for Thursday to Friday.
The Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration successfully freed vessels trapped on the Saar in France and the Moselle in Germany ahead of schedule. 78 emergency lock operations were completed in 10 days, with 72 vessels cleared. The lock is expected to reopen by early February, impacting regional transportation in Western Germany, Luxembourg, and France.
