# Kleinhüningen Port Railway Becomes Significantly More Expensive and Will Be Completed Later **Category:** regional-news | **Source:** [Partner] move logistics | **Published:** 2026-06-02 | **Updated:** 2026-06-27 **Tags:** basel, basel-kleinhüningen, rheinhäfen-basel, basel-logistik, norwestschweiz, klybeckquai, hafenentwicklung, Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News, Seefracht, Schienentransport, Digitalisierung > The relocation of the Kleinhüningen port railway will now cost around 475 million Swiss francs. Implementation is likely to be postponed until the late 2030s. --- The planned relocation of the port railway in Kleinhüningen is turning out to be significantly more expensive than expected. The Canton of Basel-Stadt now estimates the cost to be around 475 million Swiss francs. Previously, the rough estimate was about 275 million francs, albeit with a considerable degree of uncertainty. The timeline is also shifting backwards. Instead of the original target date of around 2033, implementation is now expected to be possible no earlier than the late 2030s. As a result, the government council is having the planning reviewed once again. For Basel, this is more than just a construction project. The port railway is a vital part of the logistics surrounding the Swiss Rhine ports. It connects the port to the rail network, making it essential for goods that are transported by ship, rail, and truck. At the same time, the relocation is also tied to urban development in northern Basel. Long-term plans for Klybeckquai and the port area include new spaces for residential, commercial, and recreational purposes. As long as the port railway issue remains unresolved, many developments there will remain blocked or at the very least uncertain. Politically, the matter is sensitive. An additional 200 million francs in costs are no minor detail. For some, the review seems logical and necessary. For others, it signals that planning was overly optimistic. For logistics, the most critical question remains: How can Basel modernize the port without weakening the connectivity for goods? That is exactly the crux of the matter. The port is not just a desirable development area along the Rhine but a genuine supply and transshipment hub for Switzerland. --- For forwarders, shippers, and logistics companies, this topic is more important than it may seem at first glance. It is not just about a Basel construction project, but about the long-term connectivity of the Swiss Rhine ports. If the port, rail, and road do not work together seamlessly, logistics quickly becomes more expensive and slower. A good rail connection is crucial, especially for containers, bulk goods, project cargo, and combined transport. For the Basel region, the question remains: How can we create new urban space without weakening goods logistics? The port is not only a development area on the Rhine, but also a genuine supply and transshipment hub. In short: A more beautiful urban development is good. But logistics must not be run over in the process. --- The canton of Basel-Stadt now estimates costs of around 475 million francs for the relocation of the Kleinhüningen port railway. The previous rough cost estimate was about 275 million francs, but with a uncertainty of plus or minus 30 percent. The additional costs amount to approximately 200 million francs compared to the previous estimate. Implementation is significantly delayed. Instead of around 2033, a realization is now expected in the late 2030s at the earliest. The government council is having the planning reviewed again. The port railway is important for the connectivity of the Swiss Rhine ports to the rail network. The relocation is closely linked to the development of Klybeckquai and the port area. Without a clarified port railway issue, parts of the urban development in the north of Basel remain uncertain. This case illustrates the conflicting objectives between urban development, logistics infrastructure, and cost control. --- *Canonical URL: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/hafenbahn-kleinhueningen-wird-deutlich-teurer-und-spaeter-fertig-20260529135401](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/hafenbahn-kleinhueningen-wird-deutlich-teurer-und-spaeter-fertig-20260529135401)* *Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/hafenbahn-kleinhueningen-wird-deutlich-teurer-und-spaeter-fertig-20260529135401](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/hafenbahn-kleinhueningen-wird-deutlich-teurer-und-spaeter-fertig-20260529135401)*