Port of Hamburg
PORT INFORMATION | Hamburg, Germany
Port of Hamburg
The Port of Hamburg is Germany’s largest seaport and one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs. Known as the ‘Gateway to the World,’ it has served global trade for over 835 years. Covering 7,200 hectares along the River Elbe, Hamburg handles approximately 130 million tonnes of cargo annually and connects to over 950 ports worldwide.
Email: info@hafen-hamburg.de
Phone: +49 40 37709 0
Core Facilities
Four modern container terminals with advanced automation. Extensive rail freight facilities with connections across Europe. Multi-purpose terminals for general and project cargo. Specialized bulk terminals for coal, ore, and agricultural products. Cruise Center Hamburg with state-of-the-art passenger facilities. Cold storage and warehousing complexes. Ship repair yards and maritime services. Intermodal hinterland connections via rail, road, and inland waterways.
Main Cargo Types
Containers (7.8 million TEUs in 2024), General cargo and break bulk, Bulk cargo (grain, coal, ore), Project cargo and heavy lifts, Automobiles and machinery, Cruise passengers, Food and agricultural products
VESSEL CALLS
Approximately 8,000 vessel movements annually
ANNUAL CARGO VOLUMES
Approximately 130 million tonnes annually
