Butzfleth, the seaport of Stade on the Lower Elbe, handled about 5.5 million tonnes in 2024 — a 45% jump that lifted it to second place among Lower Saxony's seaports. The surge came from sharply higher ore imports for Aluminium Oxid Stade (AOS), the only alumina plant in Germany using bauxite digestion. Operated by Niedersachsen Ports, the southern basin handles liquid and gaseous feedstocks for the chemical industry, including resident producer Dow, while the northern quay moves bauxite, aluminium hydroxide and aluminium oxide. It is not a container port but an industrial and bulk facility, and a new southern-harbour jetty for liquefied gases is extending its energy-logistics role. Road, rail and the River Elbe inland waterway connect the site to the Hamburg region. Containerised consignments are best routed through nearby Hamburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Butzfleth?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Butzfleth is DE BUZ. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Butzfleth located?▼

The port of Butzfleth is located in Germany (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Butzfleth?▼

Butzfleth is a Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Butzfleth?▼

The channel depth of Butzfleth is 12.5 meters.

Location & Weather

53.65000, 9.51667

Channel depth: 12.5 m

Transit time routes from Butzfleth

Hamburg → Shanghai Hamburg → Shenzhen Hamburg → Guangzhou Hamburg → Hong Kong Hamburg → Tokyo Hamburg → Busan

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