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The right partner for the Port of Hamburg’s customers in Hungary to approach is the Port of Hamburg Marketing representative office in Budapest. As the local arm of Port of Hamburg Marketing we build networks, organize events and supply information on the latest developments in Germany’s largest universal port. Our activities extend far beyond simply acting as an interface. Member companies of Port of Hamburg Marketing also become involved and are regularly fed with news from the entire area covered by the office.

In 2010 the total volume of Hungarian trade amounted to 137.3 billion euros. The main categories of goods exported remained such industrial products as machinery and plant, as well as vehicles, telecommunications equipment and chemical products, preponderantly medicaments. Most imported goods consist of products of light industry and electrical engineering, as well as machinery and vehicles, and such energy sources as natural gas and oil.

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.

Hungary’s central position in the transport and logistics sector for the Eastern European region is based on a number of advantages:

Hungary has established itself as a production location for multinational companies, especially in the engineering and electronics sector.

The automobile industry is among the most important industrial elements in Hungary, with subsidiaries such as Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft., Robert Bosch Kft., F. Segura Hungaria Kft., Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft., Gedia Hungary Kft., AUDI Hungaria Motor Kft., Opel Magyarorszag Kft. and Magyar Suzuki Zrt.

The Port of Hamburg plays an essential role as a transhipment, storage and distribution centre for Hungary’s seaborne foreign trade. For imports and exports of Hungarian goods, excellent value for money, high quality of cargo handling, a large number of liner services and availability of capacities argue for the Port of Hamburg.