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Twente Canal Cut Off by Lock Closure | Amsterdam News
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The port of Deventer is shutting down Saturday as IJssel River levels plunge below critical thresholds, trapping ships if they don’t leave by Friday. This isn’t the first time—eight years ago, vessels were stranded for weeks. The lock closure stems from a permit requiring minimum water levels to protect infrastructure, but it’s a devastating blow to the Twente region, where businesses face soaring transport costs and delivery chaos. With locks further south already closed, the canal is now completely inaccessible, forcing companies to rely on expensive road and rail. Local leaders are demanding national financial aid to cushion the blow, warning that without intervention, the economic fallout could be catastrophic for cities like Almelo, Enschede, and Hengelo.
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