Hamburg
About 8 million TEU a year
Location and Figures
Overview
The largest port in Germany and the traditional gateway to Central and Eastern Europe. About 8 million TEU a year move by deep sea services, with nearly half continuing by rail and barge, one of the highest inland shares anywhere. Elbe river deepening debates shaped port politics for a decade.
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