In a letter marking the end of a successful year, Hans-Peter Zint, CEO of the Port of Cuxhaven, has highlighted the significant role that the offshore wind industry had at the port.

As should be the case for a multipurpose port, different kinds of cargo played a key role in this success. In terms of ferry service, for example, cargo volumes were consolidated, and we estimate moderate growth of about five per cent in the automotive area. Because the terminals in these areas are operating at almost full capacity, significant growth in future will only be possible after the plans to expand cargo handling capacities are implemented. Bulk cargo handling is also very important: supplying offshore wind farm construction sites and material procurement for renovating the Nordholz Airport surfaces kept the port busy.