Hamburg Port Authority: Increase port charges from 2024!

Due to persistently high inflation and rising prices, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) will increase port charges by an average of 6.5% from January 1,2024.

Through the new port dues, the Port Authority aims to Simplify the tariff structure. In addition, the previous temporary bulk purchase discounts will cancel funding, extend and increase quantities, according to the HPA announcement. 

Friedrich Stuhrmann, chief commercial officer of HPA, said:"Our goal is to provide efficient infrastructure for customers in Hamburg Port. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to adjust port charges according to the development of construction prices."

In addition, the HPA announced that in inland waterway shipping, under certain conditions, if the relevant ships generate electricity in an environmentally friendly way, they will be exempted from a large amount of fees for a limited period of time before the end of 2028. 

汉堡港务局：2024年起提高港口费！

       由于持续的通货膨胀和价格上涨，汉堡港务局(HPA)将从2024年1月1日起平均提高6.5%的港口费用。

       通过新的港口费，港务局旨在简化关税结构。此外，据HPA的公告，以前的临时批量采购折扣将取消资金，延长和增加数量。

       HPA首席商务官Friedrich Stuhrmann称：“我们的目标是能够为汉堡港的客户提供高效的基础设施。为了实现这一目标，有必要根据建筑价格的发展调整港口费。”

       此外，HPA宣布，在内河航运领域，在某些条件下，如果相关船舶完全以环保方式发电，将在2028年底之前的一段有限时间内免除大量费用。