THE Duisport Group, which owns and manages 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 surpass three million TEU.
With a new record total of 3 million TEU, Duisport secures its position as 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 sea ports," 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 and the associated container volumes have been the main drivers 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.
Highlights over the year include the new CT terminal Logport III starting daily operations in spring. The terminal now handles over 50 trains per week. At full build-out, Logport III will be able to handle 600,000 TEU annually with seven handling tracks, two marshalling yards and two gantry cranes.
By moving into the automotive logistics market, Logport III is expected to boost its container volumes. "With the CKD centres of Audi and Volkswagen, which are going into full operation next year, we are confident we will also be able to increase container handling further in 2014," he said.
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