Pressure grows in Hamburg for Elbe fairways deepening

Port representatives demonstrated unity upon gathering in the German Port of Hamburg last month to call for deepening of the Lower and Outer Elbe fairways.

The 13,800 TEU containership ‘Christophe Columb’ is seen arriving in the Port of Hamburg last month. Photo: HHM/M Lindner

Port representatives demonstrated unity upon gathering in the German Port of Hamburg last month to call for deepening of the Lower and Outer Elbe fairways.