History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Start of construction of the second lock in Lehmen |
| 2014 | The second lock in Fankel is put into service / start of construction of the second lock in Trier |
| 2013 | Trial operation of the second lock in Fankel |
| 2010 | The second lock in Zeltingen is put into service |
| 2006 | Start of construction of the second lock in Fankel |
| 2003 | Start of construction of the second lock in Zeltingen |
| 2001 | Introduction of cross-border reporting systems on the international waterway Moselle |
| 2000-2001 | Deepening of the navigable channel of the French upper Moselle from Richemont to Frouard |
| 1992-1999 | Deepening of the navigable channel of the Moselle from Koblenz to Richemont |
| 1969-1979 | Stage by stage development of the French upper Moselle |
| 1964 | Inauguration of the large-vessel waterway Moselle |
| 1962 | Foundation of the Moselle Commission |
| 1958 | Start of the canalisation of the Moselle |
| 1957 | Foundation of the limited company Internationale Mosel-Gesellschaft mbH (IMG) |
| 1956 | Signature of the Convention on the Canalisation of the Moselle (Moselle Convention) |
| 1948-1951 | Continuation and completion of the construction of the barrage Koblenz |
| 1941 | Start of construction of the barrage Koblenz |
| 1885 | The first draft for canalising the Moselle between Metz and Koblenz is produced, but it is not put into practice |
| 1879 | The Moselle Railway from Koblenz via Trier to Thionville comes into operation |
| 1839 | The first paddle steamer (Ville de Metz) navigates the Moselle |
| 1835 | First river controls are carried out by building river dams, but without the expected success |
| 1618-1648 | During the Thirty Years War shipping on the Moselle comes nearly to a standstill |
| 16th century | Combined scheduled passenger transport and goods traffic by so-called "market ships" |
| 1252 | Foundation of the Boatmen's Guild of Trier |
| 1st - 5th century | The Moselle is an important Roman waterway and trade route |
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News
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