Transporting goods or materials by sea. - Ships can now freely navigate the Danube River following recent floods.
Last week, it was reported that the Main-Danube Canal was once again accessible for shipping traffic. The Waterways and Shipping Authority's personnel had taken charge of the affected area post-flood and undertook various tasks. Some of these tasks included installing traffic signs and clearing numerous debris. At the Jochenstein lock, however, dredging operations were still in progress, which were speculated to cause obstructions until Saturday.
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The flood-affected section of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, passing through Lower Bavaria, particularly Kelheim, is now under the watchful eye of the MDK (German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration). Despite the improvements, occasional obstructions are expected at the Jochenstein lock until Saturday due to ongoing dredging operations. Interestingly, this route provides a significant alternative for shipping, connecting Austria and Bavaria, bypassing the busy Rhine and Elbe waterways. Last week, Austrian vessels successfully traversed the Danube River after the recent floods, promoting free navigation.
