Canal to reopen after strike

13 Mar 2025 / Kiel Canal, Germany

The Kiel Canal will be reopened and normal service from 22:00 hours local time tonight (13 March) after the end of the strike by German labour union ver.di.

Delays should be expected after reopening for all west- and eastbound traffic heading towards the Kiel Canal. The period of congestion cannot be predicted, as it will depend on the volume of ships waiting to transit.

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