Dutch Ports Face Transport Disruptions Due to Canal Closure 荷兰主要港口运输受阻！运河关闭

Capacity Upgrades Underway: Julianna Canal Closes This Week for Construction
为提高运输能力开始施工，朱莉安娜运河自本周一起关闭

Starting Monday, August 12, the Julianna Canal will be closed. The closure is intended to deepen and widen the waterway to enhance its transport capacity for larger vessels.
自本周一（8月12日）开始，朱莉安娜运河（Juliana Canal）封闭。此次运河封闭旨在加深和拓宽水道，方便更大船只通过，提升运输能力。

The Julianna Canal, situated in Limburg Province, Netherlands, is an artificial waterway that connects the Maas River with the Belgian border, spanning about 36 kilometers. Completed in 1935, it serves as an important transport hub in southern Netherlands. It connects major ports such as Rotterdam and Amsterdam and extends to Belgium, Germany, and France, standing as an essential European transport corridor. Therefore, its closure will severely disrupt road traffic and impact shipping. Moreover, the detour routes are not that smooth.
朱莉安娜运河位于荷兰林堡省，是一条连接马斯河与比利时边境的人工水道，全长约36公里。作为荷兰南部重要的运输干线，朱莉安娜运河自1935年建成，是内河航运的核心枢纽之一。它不仅连接着鹿特丹和阿姆斯特丹等主要港口，还通向比利时、德国和法国，为欧洲的货物运输提供了便捷通道。该运河的封闭不仅会严重影响公路交通，还会对航运造成巨大冲击。况且绕行路线也并非畅通无阻。

Transport Challenges and Impacts
运输挑战及影响

During the closure, vessels must detour through the Kreekrak locks, located on the busiest shipping route in Europe—the Scheldt-Rhine Canal. Ships are expected to face long waiting times of up to 10 hours. Worse still, Rijkswaterstaat is conducting major maintenance on the Zeeland lock complex, with only one lock available for passage until September 27.
封闭期间，船只需要绕行泽兰克里克拉克船闸（the Kreekrak locks），该船闸位于欧洲最繁忙的航运路线——斯海尔德-莱茵运河，船只预计等待时间将长达10小时。同时，荷兰国家水利局（Rijkswaterstaat）正在对泽兰船闸（the Zeeland lock complex）进行大规模维护，在9月27日之前，仅有一座船闸可供通行。

Alternatively, vessels can use the Oosterweel connection in Belgium for detour, but this route is also undergoing construction. Although Rijkswaterstaat assures that passage is possible, this detour will undoubtedly increase traffic congestion and prolong travel times.
当然，船只也可选择比利时的Oosterweel connection这一绕行路线，但该处近期也在施工。尽管荷兰国家水利局表示船只仍可通过，但这条绕行路线无疑将加剧交通拥堵，并消耗更多时间。

The previous strike by Deutsche Bahn had already led to high congestion in both road and water transport. The closure of the canal will necessitate a shift of significant cargo to road transport, which will severely exacerbate road traffic congestion, according to related industry associations.
早前，德国铁路公司（Deutsche Bahn）之前爆发过罢工，公路和水路运输本已高度拥堵。该运河的封闭意味着大量货物不得不转向公路运输。据行业协会称，这会导致道路上交通堵塞严重。

Impact of the Julianna Canal Closure on Major European Ports
朱莉安娜运河对欧洲主要港口的影响

Rotterdam Port: As the largest and one of the busiest ports in Europe, Rotterdam is connected to the inland transport network via the Julianna Canal. The canal closure will directly affect cargo shipments from Rotterdam, which may lead to a shift to alternative transport methods, increasing costs and transit times.
鹿特丹港：作为荷兰最大、欧洲最繁忙的港口之一，鹿特丹港通过朱莉安娜运河与内陆运输网络相连。运河的封闭将直接影响从鹿特丹港出发的货物运输，可能导致货物转向其他运输方式，从而增加运输成本和时间。

Amsterdam Port: This port is connected to the inland network through the Julianna Canal. The canal's closure will disrupt the flow of goods from Amsterdam, causing additional delays in transport.
阿姆斯特丹港：该港口通过朱莉安娜运河与内陆运输网络相连。运河的封闭将影响到从阿姆斯特丹港发出的货物流通，导致额外的运输延误。

Belgian Ports: The Julianna Canal is a vital route for cargo transport between Dutch ports and Belgian ports like Antwerp. The closure will affect logistics between these ports, potentially leading to cargo backlog and delays.
比利时港口：朱莉安娜是为荷兰与比利时的主要港口，如安特卫普港（Antwerp）之间的货物运输提供了重要通道。运河的封闭将对这些港口之间的物流产生影响，可能导致货物积压和运输延误。

German and French Ports: The Julianna Canal links the southern Netherlands with German and French ports. Its closure will impact cargo movement between these areas, potentially leading to disruptions in the regional logistics network.
德国和法国港口：通过朱莉安娜运河，荷兰南部与德国和法国的港口相连。运河的封闭将影响到这些区域之间的货物流动，可能导致区域内物流网络的瘫痪。

Given the current challenges in transport, E-PORTS advises that shipping operators assess the safety and delay risks of their routes before planning voyages. If you need to dock or handle cargo at the affected ports, consult us in advance to minimize delays and potential losses due to the canal closure and ongoing construction. We can provide smart solutions for port selection and route planning. For more information, call 4009208810!
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