News / Barge delays on N Europe waterways surge to highest peak in years

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Congestion along Antwerp and Rotterdam’s inland waterways has surged to its highest peak in several years, leaving users stranded.

Wait times at Antwerp more than doubled over the past week, from 44 hours to 94, according to the latest figures from Contargo, while congestion at Rotterdam was up by more than 50%, to 128 hours.

Contargo failed to respond for requests for comment, but serious delays have become “part and parcel” of the environment, according to one source, for those operating along ...