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 breach three million TEU, making it 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 seaports," 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 has been the main driver 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.
One of the highlights of the year was the new CT terminal Logport III starting daily operations in spring, which now handles over 50 trains per week. At full build-out, Logport III will be able to handle 600,000 TEU annually.
By moving into the automotive logistics market, Logport III is expected to boost its volumes. "With the CKD centres of Audi and Volkswagen, we are confident we will also be able to increase container handling further in 2014," Mr Staake said.
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12 September 2014 - 10:20
Duisport aims for three million TEU to become world's biggest inland box port
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 breach three million TEU, making it the world's largest inland container port.
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12 September 2014 - 10:20
Duisport aims for three million TEU to become world's biggest inland box port
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