>11% total handling of the Port of Hamburg
Services
HANSAPORT has an annual handling of approx. 15 million tons, both inbound and outbound. This corresponds to >11% of the Port of Hamburg’s total handling.
Discharging
HANSAPORT has a discharge capacity of:
- up to 110,000 tons of ore per day
- up to 70,000 tons of coal per day
A great deal of technology and know-how is required for this high discharge capacity: sufficient berths for large ships as well as for coasters and inland waterway vessels. Numerous discharge devices, highly trained personnel and, last but not least, perfect organization.
Storing
- Our storage area is 350,000 m²
If the bulk cargo is not reloaded directly, they are stored in our open areas. Using state-of-the-art technology, large quantities of coal, ore and building materials are stored or reloaded in the shortest possible time. This in turn ensures short downtimes even for large ships.
Loading
HANSAPORT has its own railroad station with 15 tracks for handling block trains.
With a loading capacity of:
- up to 2,000 tons of ore per hour
- up to 1,500 tons of coal per hour
Computer-controlled systems combined with state-of-the-art weighing technology ensures maximum precision when loading onto wagons or inland vessels. Antifreeze prevents the goods and wagons from freezing, while magnetic foreign bodies are separated by the magnetic separators.
By exchanging data directly with the rail transport companies via e-mail or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), our automated processes ensure that loading runs smoothly and paperlessly and that trains are ready for transportation on time.
Automation
HANSAPORT is currently the only bulk cargo port in the world where the entire process chain from unloading on the waterside through storage to delivery is automated.
Iron ore
Iron ore is formed by the deposition of mineral iron compounds that have formed over time through various geological processes. These processes lead to the concentration of iron compounds in rock layers or deposits, which can then be mined. It is used as a raw material for iron and steel production. Iron ore is mined in mines around the world, with large deposits found in countries such as Australia, Brazil and China.
Coal
Coal is a fossil fuel consisting mainly of plant deposits that have been compressed in the earth’s crust over millions of years under high pressure and temperature. It is used as a primary energy source for power generation and as a raw material in various industries, such as steel production and the chemical industry. Coal deposits are widespread worldwide, with large reserves in countries such as China, the USA and India.
