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Hamburg SPD and Greens Demand €500 Million in Annual Federal Funding for Seaports

This proposal highlights a €15 billion funding gap for port upgrades following the government’s four-year, €400 million pledge.

Im Hamburger Hafen muss viel erneuert werden – das gilt aber auch für andere maritime Standorte. Der Bund soll dabei größere Lasten tragen
Bundewirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) bei ihrem Besuch des Containerterminals Altenwerder (CTA) im Hamburger Hafen
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Overview

  • SPD and Greens have tabled a motion in the Hamburg Bürgerschaft calling on the federal government to provide at least €500 million annually to coastal seaports.
  • The joint motion is scheduled for a vote on September 10 and echoes industry appeals for a substantial infrastructure subsidy.
  • The Central Association of German Seaport Operators estimates around €15 billion is needed over the coming decades to maintain and expand port facilities.
  • Current federal support comprises roughly €38.3 million per year plus a recently announced €400 million over four years for climate-friendly port modernization.
  • Supporters warn that without increased funding Germany’s trade logistics and climate goals could be compromised by aging port infrastructure.