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As one of the most important container hubs in Northern Europe, the operational efficiency of Hamburg Port is crucial to the global supply chain. However, this summer (July), the port may face a serious congestion crisis again.
Specific situation
1. Freight railway closure
The freight railway to Hamburg Port is scheduled to be fully closed for construction for 4 days in July. This railway is a key line connecting several important container terminals in Hamburg Port.
2. Impact of A26 highway project
A highly anticipated A26 highway construction project will enter a critical phase in July. During the construction period, the freight line to the main container terminal of Hamburg Port will be completely closed, which is expected to last 96 hours (4 days).
Impact assessment
1. Container flow obstruction
The interruption is expected to result in thousands of containers being unable to enter and exit the port normally.
2. Cargo backlog
It is estimated that about 20,000 TEUs of cargo will not be able to leave the port in time, and about 15,000 TEUs of export cargo will also be affected.
Countermeasures
1. Construction reasons
The interruption is to build a new tunnel under the freight railway, which is implemented by the German state-owned road planning and construction company. The tunnel construction is scheduled to take place from July 11 to 15.
2. Traffic control
During the construction period, the only freight channel leading to important container terminals such as Altenwerder, Burchardkai, Eurogate and Hansaport bulk cargo terminal will be completely closed.
This incident highlights the urgency of upgrading the infrastructure of the Port of Hamburg. Although the expansion project aims to enhance the port's long-term operating capacity, it may increase the pressure on port operations in the short term.
