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Container handling at the port of Hamburg is growing faster than competition in Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges. However, the US business is clearly breaking down.
Container handling in Germany's largest seaport increased by 9.3 percent to 4.2 million units (TEU) in the first half of the year. The growth driver is foreign trade with Asia. Goods handling with the USA, on the other hand, declined.
Port of Hamburg sees container growth despite global headwinds - Maritime Gateway
The Port of Hamburg recorded steady growth in the first half of 2025, overcoming sluggish global trade and geopolitical uncertainty. From January to June, seaborne cargo volumes rose 3.6% year-on-year (YoY) to 57.8 million tonnes, driven by a strong rise in container traffic. Container throughput expanded 9.3% to 4.2 million TEU, with imports up 11.6% and exports 6.9%. By weight, containerised cargo increased 6.8% to 41.2 million tonnes. CEO Axe…
Container throughput at the Port of Hamburg increased significantly in the first half of the year and is growing faster than its competitors. Meanwhile, US business is causing problems.
The Port of Hamburg recorded significant growth in the first half of 2025 despite a tense economic situation. At the same time, however, there was a slump in the US business, where container handling decreased.
Port logistics, seaports, containers: (dpa) In the first half of 2025, total sea freight handling in Hamburg increased to 57.8 million tonnes.
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