Slowakei

The right partner to approach for customers of the Port of Hamburg in Slovakia is the Port of Hamburg Marketing Representative Office in Prague, Czech Republic.

The excellent transport links by truck and rail between Hamburg and the hinterland play a crucial role. The road and rail network is therefore continually being upgraded and modernized to meet all essential requirements. Smooth and rapid transport of all goods with maximum environmental compatibility is of special importance for achieving commercial success.

Goods are transported to and from Slovakia both in container or as general cargo. A large part is transported by truck. However, the most important mode of transport by a wide margin is the railway.

Industry in Slovakia is strongly export-orientated. In 2011 exports of goods at 56.4 million euros were 16.9 percent higher than in the previous year, while imports were up by 13.6 percent at 54 million euros.

Among the leading branches of industry in Slovakia are the automobile and electrical industries as well as engineering.

The market in the car industry is formed by Volkswagen Slovakia (Bratislava), PSA Peugeot Citroen (Trnava) and Kia Motors Slovakia (Žilina). In 2011 more than 600,000 vehicles rolled off the production lines. All three manufacturers are continuing to expand their capacities. Vehicle-building activities have generated numerous expansion projects and fresh investments in the components industry.

The Port of Hamburg is the leading transhipment hub for goods from Slovakia. Especially the export-orientated industry from the region profits from the well-developed hinterland links and the high frequency of sailings on overseas liner services at Germany’s largest seaport.