Serving the industrial heartland of Central Europe, Hamburg links the North Sea to markets as far inland as Czechia, Poland, Austria and Hungary, roughly 110 km up the tidal Elbe. It is Germany's largest seaport and, after Rotterdam and Antwerp, Europe's third-busiest container port, moving 8.3 million TEU in 2025, up 7.3%. Four terminals handle the boxes — HHLA's Altenwerder, Burchardkai and Tollerort plus Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg — each wired to on-site rail. With around 2.6 million TEU a year crossing the Hamburg Port Railway, the city ranks as Europe's leading rail port. Beyond containers, the port handles breakbulk, heavy-lift and project cargo across multipurpose berths. The Elbe's tides still impose draught windows on the largest vessels despite the 2022 channel deepening. Customs clears through the German authorities within the wider EU framework. Shippers requiring tide-independent deep water turn to Wilhelmshaven's JadeWeserPort, Bremerhaven or Rotterdam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hamburg?▼

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

Where is the port of Hamburg located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Hamburg?▼

Hamburg is a Large harbor of type Canal or Lake.

What is the channel depth of Hamburg?▼

The channel depth of Hamburg is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

53.55000, 9.93333

Channel depth: 9.4 m

Transit time routes from Hamburg

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

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