Port of Hamburg notes setback in handled volumes

The Port of Hamburg handled fewer containers and fewer tons of freight in the first half of this year. One bright spot is the trade with Russia which is now growing once more, states the CEO of Port of Hamburg Marketing.
Photo: Dietmar Hasenpusch/Hamburg Port of Marketing
Photo: Dietmar Hasenpusch/Hamburg Port of Marketing
BY DANIEL LOGAN BERG-MUNCH

Europe's second-largest port, Germany's Port of Hamburg, can look back on a six-month period with slightly decreased cargo throughput compared to 2015. On the other hand, developments from the first to the second quarter brings consolation, according to an update from Port of Hamburg Marketing.

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