The planned night-time closure of the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal has been revoked following intensive consultations between Rijkswaterstaat, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Port of Amsterdam and sector representatives including the Royal Dutch Inland Navigation Association, ORAM and VOTOB.
Large vessels and vessels carrying dangerous goods will continue to be permitted to use the canal during night-time hours.
Over recent days, the parties engaged in detailed discussions about the impact of the proposed restriction and possible alternatives, carefully weighing canal safety against the consequences for shipping, waiting areas, terminals and logistics chains.
Rijkswaterstaat concluded that the canal can remain open subject to the implementation of additional safety measures.
Port of Amsterdam welcomed the outcome and the constructive cooperation between all parties involved, noting that the joint effort helps safeguard both the accessibility of the port and the continuity of operations across the logistics chains that depend on the waterway.
