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Bremerhaven Container Terminal

Unlike multipurpose or general cargo terminals, a container terminal is dedicated exclusively to handling standardized ISO containers (20' and 40') between ocean vessels, trucks, and rail.

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Unlike multipurpose or general cargo terminals, a container terminal is dedicated exclusively to handling standardized ISO containers (20' and 40') between ocean vessels, trucks, and rail.

Bremerhaven's container terminals – operated by companies including EUROGATE and BLG – rank among the most productive in Europe, processing several million TEU annually.

Equipment includes ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, reach stackers, and automated stacking systems that reduce turnaround times and error rates.

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.bremerhaven.de/en/topics/maritime-logistics/bremerhaven-container-terminal

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Unlike multipurpose or general cargo terminals, a container terminal is dedicated exclusively to handling standardized ISO containers (20' and 40') between ocean vessels, trucks, and rail. Bremerhaven's container terminals – operated by companies including EUROGATE and BLG – rank among the most productive in Europe, processing several million TEU annually. Equipment includes ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, reach stackers, and automated stacking systems that reduce turnaround times and error rates. Freight forwarders and carriers should account for Terminal Handling Charges (THC), which cover stevedoring, yard storage, and administrative processing. In contrast to Ro-Ro terminals, which handle self-propelled cargo, all container movements rely on crane and lifting technology.

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