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26 August 2026

Bremen ports report higher first-half cargo volumes

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Bremen ports report higher first-half cargo volumes

Bremen port cargo throughput increased during the first half of 2026, with both Bremen and Bremerhaven contributing to the growth. The two port locations handled 34. 5 million tonnes of seaborne cargo between January and June. This represented an increase of 5. 9% compared with the same period in 2025.

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