Driving traffic reduction through modifications to the Albert Canal

As consumer demand for goods increases across Belgium, so too does the number of journeys lorries need to make to deliver goods. All of these trucks add to traffic on roadways and also produce emissions that are harmful to the environment and people’s health. Transporting these goods via waterways is a more sustainable alternative to trucks, but the most important inland waterway in Flanders, the Albert Canal, does not currently have enough capacity. 

 

To promote sustainable freight transport, Arcadis is supporting Flemish Waterway (de Vlaamse Waterweg NV) in raising the height of 31 bridges over the Albert Canal. This will improve waterways shipping by allowing ships to move through the canal with more shipping containers on board.  

Watch this video to learn more about these logistics and mobility efforts toward traffic reduction.