Duisport expects 2013 volumes to rise 16pc to record 3 million TEU

Author：admin|2013-12-25
  • THE Duisport Group, which owns and manages
    the Port of Duisburg in the German Rhine-Ruhr region, expects container volume
    by ship, rail and truck to increase a record 16 per cent year on year in 2013 to
    surpass three million TEU.

    With a new record total of 3 million TEU,
    Duisport secures its position as the world's largest inland container
    port.

    "This impressive growth shows that one can generate growth with
    integrated transport and logistics concepts, even when there are stagnating
    handling figures in the sea ports," said Duisburger Hafen CEO Erich
    Staake.

    According to current projections, overall cargo tonnage for the
    full year will remain flat at 60 million tonnes.

    "Acquiring new customers
    in contract logistics and the associated container volumes have been the main
    drivers of [container] growth. In addition, by targeted development and new
    construction of terminal capacities we have created the conditions for further
    growth," said Mr Staake.

    Highlights over the year include the new CT
    terminal Logport III starting daily operations in spring. The terminal now
    handles over 50 trains per week. At full build-out, Logport III will be able to
    handle 600,000 TEU annually with seven handling tracks, two marshalling yards
    and two gantry cranes.

    By moving into the automotive logistics market,
    Logport III is expected to boost its container volumes. "With the CKD centres of
    Audi and Volkswagen, which are going into full operation next year, we are
    confident we will also be able to increase container handling further in 2014,"
    he said.
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