The Port of hamburg reinforced its economic partnership with Baden-Wurttemberg during a Port Reception in Stuttgart on 23 September, attended by around 120 guests from business, politics and logistics, reported Saint Petersburg's PortNews.
The event, hosted by Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM), brought together stakeholders from Baden-Wurttemberg's industrial and logistics sectors to discuss developments and opportunities in international trade.
Contributions from State Councillor Andreas Rieckhof, Ministerial Director Michael Kleiner and Ministerial Director Berthold Frie? highlighted the strategic importance of Hamburg's port to Baden-Wurttemberg's export-driven economy.
Baden-Wurttemberg remains one of Hamburg's key hinterland regions, with 380,000 TEU moved between the two in 2024, including 320,000 TEU by rail. The state's industrial strength spans mechanical engineering, chemicals, electrical engineering and automotive.
Axel Mattern, executive board member of HHM, said Baden-Wurttemberg's global companies rely on efficient logistics for both exports and inbound supply chains.
Kleiner noted that exports made up 37 per cent of Baden-Wurttemberg's GDP last year, underscoring the need for robust global connectivity. He said Hamburg remains a dependable partner despite current trade challenges.
Rail infrastructure is expanding to support this link. The DUSS Terminal Kornwestheim, southern Germany's largest hub, handles over 130,000 TEU with Hamburg and is being upgraded. The DUSS Terminal Ulm-Dornstadt, with 14 weekly Hamburg connections, is also boosting capacity.
With over eleven million residents, Baden-Wurttemberg depends on stable sea and hinterland logistics. The Stuttgart reception affirmed that cooperation with Hamburg is essential for maintaining supply chain resilience amid global uncertainties.
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The event, hosted by Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM), brought together stakeholders from Baden-Wurttemberg's industrial and logistics sectors to discuss developments and opportunities in international trade.
Contributions from State Councillor Andreas Rieckhof, Ministerial Director Michael Kleiner and Ministerial Director Berthold Frie? highlighted the strategic importance of Hamburg's port to Baden-Wurttemberg's export-driven economy.
Baden-Wurttemberg remains one of Hamburg's key hinterland regions, with 380,000 TEU moved between the two in 2024, including 320,000 TEU by rail. The state's industrial strength spans mechanical engineering, chemicals, electrical engineering and automotive.
Axel Mattern, executive board member of HHM, said Baden-Wurttemberg's global companies rely on efficient logistics for both exports and inbound supply chains.
Kleiner noted that exports made up 37 per cent of Baden-Wurttemberg's GDP last year, underscoring the need for robust global connectivity. He said Hamburg remains a dependable partner despite current trade challenges.
Rail infrastructure is expanding to support this link. The DUSS Terminal Kornwestheim, southern Germany's largest hub, handles over 130,000 TEU with Hamburg and is being upgraded. The DUSS Terminal Ulm-Dornstadt, with 14 weekly Hamburg connections, is also boosting capacity.
With over eleven million residents, Baden-Wurttemberg depends on stable sea and hinterland logistics. The Stuttgart reception affirmed that cooperation with Hamburg is essential for maintaining supply chain resilience amid global uncertainties.
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