Despite a challenging global environment, the Port of Hamburg has reported growth in container throughput.
For 2024, container throughput was 7.8 million TEU (+0.9 per cent growth compared to 2023).
Loaded containers accounted for approx. 87 per cent of the volume.
“The annual result highlights the Port of Hamburg’s resilience in a challenging market environment,” said Axel Mattern, Member of the Executive Board at Port of Hamburg Marketing.
“Most notably, the high proportion of loaded container throughput indicates that shippers regard the port as a reliable partner and a strong link in the global logistics chain. Additionally, the port’s efficient hinterland transport had a successful year.”
Overall, the Port of Hamburg handled 78.7 million tonnes of general cargo, the majority of which (77.5 million tonnes) was in containers. Conventional general cargo throughput increased to 1.3 million tonnes (+8.7 per cent).
Trade with China – an important factor for Hamburg – grew by 0.7 per cent to 2.2 million TEU last year. As a result, the country has remained Hamburg’s most important trading partner, ahead of the US, which set a new record with 685,000 TEU, marking a 5.0 per cent increase.
India, an emerging market, also showed a positive growth of 2.1 per cent to 195,000 TEU.
Also, throughput with Sri Lanka – the largest transhipment hub for the Indian subcontinent – rose to 140,000 TEU (+12.4 per cent).
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