Binnenland·transport-online.nl·24 sep

Lock restrictions reintroduced at Terneuzen due to low water levels in Ghent–Terneuzen Canal

TERNEUZEN – Lock restrictions have been reintroduced at the North Sea Locks in Terneuzen from the morning of Thursday, 24 September 2026. Persistent drought and limited water inflow from Flanders are causing water levels in the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal to fall rapidly. To retain the available water for as long as possible, the number of lock operations is being limited, resulting in additional waiting times for shipping.