GERMANY's duisport Group will post five per cent increase in cargo throughput to 68 million tons in 2015 - an all-time high, according to current projections.
"Container handling via ship, rail, and truck is set to grow by six per cent to 3.6 million TEU, thereby reaching yet another all-time high," said the port authority statement.
"In view of the stagnating logistics markets in Europe, we can be very pleased with the results that have been achieved," said Duisburger Hafen CEO Erich Staake.
"This was the first time since the 2008/09 financial crisis that we experienced a slight decline in sea container handling at Hamburg-Le Havre range. In view of these developments, I am quite happy with the past year. We obviously did quite well, and were able to gain additional market share," Mr Staake said.
The main drivers in 2015 were the segments mineral oils, chemical products and combined transportation/container handling. The steel business, which was weak due to market conditions, was compensated with growth in these segments.
Duisport is not expecting any significant improvement in the global trade situation for the coming year. Some of the large Asian seaports registered significant declines compared to the previous year. This also has an effect on the Asia-Europe trades.
"At this time, there is no real driver for global economic growth. Therefore, we are not expecting growth impulses for the coming year, which means that developments in 2016 will likely be very subdued," said Mr Staake.
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28 December 2015 - 20:48
Duisport bucks northern range declines, posts 6pc box volume increase
GERMANY's duisport Group will post five per cent increase in cargo throughput to 68 million tons in 2015 - an all-time high, according to current projections.
PORTS
28 December 2015 - 20:48
Duisport bucks northern range declines, posts 6pc box volume increase
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