A large white and black container ship is pulled by a smaller boat (Photo)

We safeguard the future

Germany needs its ports. Just as it always has. And the ports need Germany. Now!

Two smiling men in orange protective suits (Photo)

Two thirds of Germany's export trade and around 70 percent of its energy supplies pass through its ports. Yet the state continues to invest too little in the expansion and the future of these arteries for the economy. In fall 2023 at the National Maritime Conference (NMK) in Bremen, Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized how vital ports are: “In the current crises they all performed excellently. Today I want to thank you for that,” he said.

Despite this, the National Port Strategy scheduled for 2023 was not launched until 2024 – without any confirmation of funding for ports. Federal subsidies for the operation and expansion of Germany’s maritime infrastructure have stagnated since 2005. Even though the role of ports is becoming increasingly important — not least for the supply of green energy. Germany urgently needs faster and stronger investment in its maritime infrastructure.

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The Neustädter Hafen in Bremen operated by BLG is Europe's largest break-bulk terminal for conventional freight. The BLG AutoTerminal Bremerhaven is one of the world’s largest vehicle handling hubs. The EUROGATE Group, in which BLG LOGISTICS holds a 50-percent share, is Europe’s leading shipping-line-independent container terminal group. This makes BLG a key player in the maritime economy in Germany and Europe.

We can shape the future. We know exactly what needs to be done. Today’s climate goals and growing goods transport demand faster and more committed expansion of our seaports.

Frank Dreeke, CEO BLG LOGISTICS and member of the committee of the Central Association of German Seaports, during an NMK event organized by BLG LOGISTICS.