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    Germany begins trials to reopen Mosel river to shipping after accident damaged lock

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    Posted on July 7, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Germany trials reopening Mosel River shipping after a lock accident halted freight transport. Successful tests could resume full operations soon.

    Germany Initiates Trials to Restore Shipping on Mosel River After Lock Damage

    HAMBURG (Reuters) -Authorities began trials to reopen the Mosel River in west Germany to domestic freight transportation over the weekend, with ships now able to use a damaged lock after an accident last week.

    Shipping was stopped on the river, an important transit route for grains and rapeseed between Germany and France, after an accident involving a passenger vessel on Wednesday damaged a lock at Sankt Aldegund, between the cities of Koblenz and Trier, in western Germany.

    A similar lock accident on the Mosel in December, which halted shipping, led to futures exchange operator Euronext suspending physical delivery of its rapeseed futures to river ports in eastern France.

    The first tests of freight transportation on the river, called the Moselle in France, using the damaged lock involved about 40 vessels able to sail downriver over the weekend, the inland navigation authority WSV said on Monday.

    The lock has been examined after each vessel transit and has been holding up well, the authority said.

    "Should the positive lock operations continue, it is hoped that ships will be able to start up river sailings from Tuesday."

    (Reporting by Michael Hogan; Editing by Rachna Uppal and Bernadette Baum)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Germany starts trials to reopen Mosel River for shipping.
    • •A lock accident halted shipping between Germany and France.
    • •40 vessels tested the damaged lock over the weekend.
    • •The lock is crucial for grain and rapeseed transport.
    • •Euronext previously suspended rapeseed futures deliveries.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Germany begins trials to reopen Mosel river to shipping after accident damaged lock

    1What caused the shipping halt on the Mosel River?

    Shipping was halted due to an accident involving a passenger vessel that damaged a lock at Sankt Albrecht.

    2How many vessels participated in the initial trials?

    About 40 vessels were able to sail downriver during the initial trials over the weekend.

    3What is the significance of the Mosel River for transportation?

    The Mosel River is an important transit route for grains and rapeseed between Germany and France.

    4What will happen if the lock operations continue positively?

    If the positive lock operations continue, it is hoped that ships will be able to start upriver sailings from Tuesday.

    5What previous incident affected shipping on the Mosel?

    A similar lock accident in December halted shipping and led Euronext to suspend physical delivery of rapeseed futures to river ports in eastern France.

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