Port of Hamburg to invest €1b in infrastructure expansion

The turning basin will be widened from its current 480 metres to 600 metres. Port officials said vessels will have a larger water surface available for turning manoeuvres, thus ensuring optimal performance and safety.

The HPA expects all berths in the harbour will benefit from this measure, which is expected to increase throughput efficiency.

The HPA said the infrastructure works are scheduled to be completed by the mid-2030s and that some of the project costs will be covered by public funding.