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The port is almost as old as the history of Hamburg itself. Founded on 7 May 1189 by Frederick I at a strategic location near the mouth of the Elbe, it has been Central Europe's main port for centuries and enabled Hamburg to develop early into a leading city of trade with a rich and proud bourgeoisie.
In 1862 it was decided to make the Port of Hamburg an open tidal port rather than a dock port of the kind very common at the time. Johannes Dalmann as Director of Hydraulic Engineering then made a start on extensive planning for restructuring the port area.
Founded on 7 May 1189 by Frederick I, the port is almost as old as the history of Hamburg itself. Located at a strategic location near the mouth of the River Elbe, the Port of Hamburg become the most important trading centre in the region, and was able to maintain its own tax and customs regulations for a time.
27 maj 2024 · For over eight centuries, the Port of Hamburg has stood as a testament to Germany‘s rich maritime history and its pivotal role in global trade. As a historian, I find myself captivated by the port‘s enduring legacy and its ability to adapt to the ever-changing tides of history.
Port w Hamburgu. Port w Hamburgu (niem. Hamburger Hafen) – port morski w Hamburgu. Do 31 grudnia 2012 na obszarze portu, nad Łabą i jej południową odnogą Süderelbe, funkcjonował wolny obszar celny (niem. Freihafen Hamburg). Obszar WOC-u został wydzielony z terytorium miejskiego w roku 1888 i obejmował 14,6 mln m² (1/5 całego ...
Why is Hamburg's Port Anniversary celebrated every year with a spectacular street festival? Hamburg is deeply connected to its port. Learn more about the history of the largest harbour festival in the world.
Gateway to the world – that is what Hamburg has been called for many centuries. Whether you are leaving or arriving, the Port of Hamburg still fulfills the promise of a vast world and faraway places and the city’s Hanseatic heritage stands for cosmopolitanism and tolerance.
