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bremenports focuses on redevelopment of lock(s)

28.03.2023

bremenports legt Fokus auf Schleusensanierung

BREMERHAVEN. bremenports has started 2023 with a full order book. As part of the numerous renovation projects, the Geeste flood barrier in Bremerhaven got underway in February. A mitre gate was repaired, the rubber seals were renewed and the sluice gates serviced. From mid-April, heavy machinery will be deployed at the Kaiserschleuse to replace the underwater rails and the undercarriage at the inner lock head. The north lock will then be closed from mid-June, and extensive renovation work will also be carried out on the undercarriages of the inner lock head.

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