Feeders

Almost 50 feeder services provided an average of over 150 weekly departures in 2010. There for the Port of Hamburg has the highest frequency of departures for feeder services in Europe.

Thus the port further strengthened its role as a transport hub for seaside foreign trade.

Feeder Services

Big ships employed in intercontinental, “deep sea,” traffic only call at ports that have heavy cargo volumes. Smaller ports, with only a...

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Feeder connections

Shipping Company Agent Atlantic Container Line Atlantic Container Line x x ...

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Annual Press Conference 2012

13.02.2012 - 11:30

The Port of Hamburg regains market shares and foresees a positive annual balance on total seaborne cargo throughput In 2011 Germany’s...

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FAQ

What is tramping?

Answer

Ships engaged in the tramp trade do not have a fixed schedule, as is the case in liner trade. The route results from specific orders to ship cargo to a particular destination.

What is liner trade?

Answer

Liner ships call at various ports according to a regular timetable, as opposed to tramp ships. More than one ship can operate on a particular line.

What is a feeder vessel?

Answer

Feeder vessels are responsible for the further transport and distribution of containers to smaller ports. Many feeder ships pass through the Kiel Canal from Hamburg to the Baltic Sea area.