Hamburg – a Railway Port

The Port of Hamburg is the most important transhipment centre for rail containers in Europe. Three major port railway stations and 375 kilometres of track ensure fast and reliable transport. The port railway network connects the terminals to railways in Germany and throughout Europe.

 

 

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Rail Traffic

Sixty different rail companies provide connections between the Port of Hamburg and the hinterland.

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What is the meaning of “Nachtsprung”?

Answer

“Nachtsprung” (night hop”) designates over-night cargo transport. The advantage is the generally more favourable traffic situation at night.

 

News to the subject

Rail Cargo Volumes back to the Record Levels of 2008
26.07.2010 - 12:13
Despite the economic crisis, the port railway has proven a reliable performer in the port of Hamburg. The good connections into the southern...
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Port of Hamburg cargo handling figures for the first quarter of 2010
27.05.2010 - 10:55
Sea cargo handling at the Port of Hamburg increases again with a total of 28.6 million tons for the first quarter of 2010, representing 4.6...
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