GDWS – Homepage – Deeper tidal Elbe river https://www.gdws.wsv.bund.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/DE/_2025/20250923_Greater_draught_tidal_Elbe.html?nn=956606
As of today, a navigable target depth on the tidal Elbe river that is up to half a meter greater than before, applies. Shipping companies can now take the new drafts into account when planning their voyages and dispatching their vessels.
depths: increase in the permissible draft by 40 cm for incoming tide-dependent and all
