Dear Customers,

The operational situation remains highly challenging. Due to a signal box failure in Deutsch Evern, freight trains are being rerouted via the heavily congested Hanover area. Some services are being diverted via Osnabrück and Dortmund. A critical situation is also affecting the Leipzig region. Numerous trains in both directions have been held at various locations across the German rail network. While some services have already resumed operation, others are expected to remain delayed for several more hours while awaiting the allocation of train paths. The situation is also impacting trains running from the northern German ports to Austria. In addition, based on forecasts issued by the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst), DB InfraGO has issued a preliminary warning for adverse weather conditions and significant operational disruptions expected towards the end of the week.

Hamburg: HPA is regulating train access to the port. Some terminals are reducing handling volumes per slot. Import delays are up to 2 days, export delays up to 2 days.

Bremerhaven: BremenPorts currently controls the entry of trains into the port area; exports are currently being rejected due to congestion in both the port and surrounding areas. Port capacity is reduced by 10 tracks until June 19, 2026. Import delays are up to 2 days, export delays up to 5 days.

Wilhelmshaven: Due to construction works, the port terminal is inaccessible on working days between May 26 and June 3, 2026, from 07:00 to 18:00. Train access to the terminal is only possible during nighttime hours. Import delays are up to 2 days.

• German domestic services: Delays up to 3 days.

Duisburg: Import delays of up to 1 day.

Should you have any questions regarding specific shipments, please contact our customer service department.

METRANS Team