Seine–Nord Europe Canal

107-km canal under construction between the Oise near Compiègne and the Canal Dunkerque–Escaut, northern France.

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The €7BN Mega-Canal That Will Reshape EuropeThe B1MsubjectA mega-canal for barges seven times bigger than today’s.

The €7BN Mega-Canal That Will Reshape Europe — The B1M (2026)

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With a 107 km length and 54 m width, the Senord Europe canal is considerably longer and wider than its predecessor.

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  • In the video: The video presents the canal under construction: 107 km long and 54 m wide, for vessels up to 4,500 tonnes, over seven times what the Canal du Nord can take, with deep locks, many bridges and a 1.3-km canal bridge, due in 2032.
  • Why it matters: The canal is the subject.