Hamburg towage firms penalised

In addition to the Red Sea conflict, recent economic indicators suggest underlying demand growth, particularly in India’s production and export orders.

The national port associations miss commitments on seaport financing from Berlin. “It seems as if the government has run out of steam.” / Written by Harry de Wilt

The Netherlands and Brazil ink cooperation deal on green port development.

German ports are focusing on infrastructure developments, electrification, automation and digitalisation.

Germany is planning a steep increase in motorway tolls for goods transport to fund the development of rail infrastructure.

Union says employer group’s latest offer is “a classic sham” and calls for a 24-hour strike at the ports of Emden, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Brake, Wilhelmshaven and Hamburg starting on Thursday, 23 June.