The Port of Hamburg is a seaport on the river Elbe in Hamburg, Germany, 110 kilometres (68 mi) from its mouth on the North Sea. Known as Germany's "Gateway to the World" (Tor zur Welt), it is the country's largest seaport by volume. In terms of TEU throughput, Hamburg is the third-busiest port in Europe (after Rotterdam and Antwerp) and 15th-largest worldwide. In 2014, 9.73 million TEUs (20-foot standard container equivalents) were handled in Hamburg. The port covers an area of 73.99 square kilometres (28.57 sq mi) (64.80 km2 usable), of which 43.31 km2 (34.12 km2) are land areas. The branching Elbe creates an ideal place for a port complex with warehousing and transshipment facilities. The extensive free port was established when Hamburg joined the German Customs Union. It enabled duty-free storing of imported goods and also importing of materials which were processed, re-packaged, used in manufacturing and then re-exported without incurring customs duties. The free port was abandoned in 2013.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Port of Hamburg?+
Port of Hamburg was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and completed in 1189. It is located in Hamburg, Germany.
Where is Port of Hamburg located?+
Port of Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany. Its coordinates are 53.5400°, 9.9828°.
When was Port of Hamburg built?+
Port of Hamburg was completed in 1189. It was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
Can I visit Port of Hamburg?+
Port of Hamburg is a real building in Hamburg that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.