Cargo Services

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Seaworthy Packing Several firms in the Port of Hamburg are specialised in seaworthy packing for export cargo. Many kinds of goods that cannot be shipped in... view	Customs Services in the Port of Hamburg Freeport becoming European Customs seaport The creation of one European domestic market means that the Freeport, which for 125 years has... view
Tally Tallymen used to be responsible for counting the crates and bags brought on board. Nowadays they also provide expert reports and cargo... view	Securing cargo In the Port of Hamburg various companies look after the job of securing cargo. Apart from lashing containers, this also involves secure... view

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New heavy-duty crane boosts Wallmann & Co. for heavy...

07.12.2011 - 10:14

On the morning of December 2nd a pontoon transporting a particularly heavy load moored at the quay wall of Wallmann & Co.’s Multi-...

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FAQ

What is a tallyman?

Answer

Tallymen were responsible for the cargo. They counted the boxes and sacks that were loaded or discharged and marked the amounts of cargo on a tally stick. Afterwards they could check the cargo documents with the aid of these sticks.

What is a longshoreman?

Answer

Longshoremen were responsible for loading and unloading goods from general cargo ships. They handled sacks, boxes, and barrels. This occupation no longer exists.

What are warehouse keepers?

Answer

Warehouse keepers were responsible for examining and sorting goods like coffee, tea and spices in the historical warehouses (“Speicherstadt”). They arranged for professional warehousing and ensured that the goods retained their quality.

Container transport and the new requirements of modern logistics have re-defined the job requirements, so the warehouse keepers have been replaced by maritime cargo supervisors and specialists for port logistics. The last warehouse keepers left the “Speicherstadt” about five years ago. The warehouse keepers worked in teams of four. A leader gave the company its name and the others were underwriters.