With its dense network of over a hundred worldwide liner services and its outstanding transport links, the Port of Hamburg fulfils a vital function in global foreign trade both for the economy of Germany and its European neighbours.
In 2011, liner services from Hamburg called at the majority of the more than 1,000 seaports around the world, and the remainder were serviced indirectly (via transhipments).
Liner Services
Port of Hamburg – gateway to the world
One of the principal markets for the Port of Hamburg are the Far East routes. An average of 26 full-container services from the Far East...
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Liner Services database
Here you find all direct liner connections via the Port of Hamburg, transhipment opportunities as well as NVOCC offers.
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15.05.2013 - 12:21
The Port of Hamburg has reason to look to the future with optimism. At 32.8 million tons, total seaborne cargo throughput for the first...
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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.
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