Hamburg – a Universal Port

The Port of Hamburg is an all-round port. It can handle every kind of goods.Along with its container terminals, the port has multi-purpose terminals that can also handle heavy lifts, conventional cargo, and so-called project cargo. In addition to general cargo, bulk cargo makes up an important part of the port’s business.Dry and liquid cargo is handled at bulk cargo terminals using grabs, suction equipment, conveyors, or facilities for liquids.

Around 25 percent of the goods handled in the Port of Hamburg have their origin or destination in the greater Hamburg area, giving the port a high proportion of local cargo.