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Port Overview
Wismar Port (DEWIS) is a strategically positioned maritime facility located on the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Situated at coordinates 53°54’N, 11°45’E, the port plays a crucial role in regional maritime trade, serving as a key logistics hub for northern Germany’s maritime and industrial sectors. Its location provides exceptional access to Baltic Sea shipping routes and serves as an important gateway for international maritime commerce.
Geographic Location & Access
Positioned within the sheltered Wismar Bay, the port benefits from a natural deep-water harbor with excellent navigational characteristics. The port’s approach features well-maintained navigation channels with minimal navigational challenges. Located approximately 180 kilometers northeast of Hamburg, Wismar offers strategic proximity to major European shipping corridors while providing a more cost-effective and less congested alternative to larger North German ports.
Port Infrastructure & Facilities
Wismar Port features comprehensive maritime infrastructure designed to accommodate diverse cargo handling requirements:
Terminal Specifications:
– Total quay length: Approximately 2,500 meters
– Multiple specialized berths for various cargo types
– Container terminal with modern handling equipment
– Dedicated bulk cargo and general cargo terminals
– Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) facilities
– Specialized berths for project cargo and heavy lift operations
Cargo Handling Capabilities:
– Container handling capacity: 250,000 TEU annually
– Bulk cargo handling: 1.2 million metric tons per annum
– Advanced shore-based cranes with 40-65 metric ton lifting capacities
– Extensive storage areas with covered and open storage options
– Modern intermodal transfer capabilities
Technical Specifications
Critical technical parameters defining port operational capabilities:
Navigation Details:
– Maximum navigational draft: 50 meters
– Channel depth: 14.5 meters
– Tidal range: Approximately 0.3-0.5 meters
– Turning basin diameter: 600 meters
– 24/7 pilotage services available
– Advanced vessel traffic management system
Vessel Accommodations:
– Maximum vessel length: 350 meters
– Suitable for Panamax and post-Panamax vessel classes
– Accommodates multiple vessel types: container ships, bulk carriers, RoRo, general cargo
Operational Services
Comprehensive maritime service offerings:
Core Services:
– Professional stevedoring operations
– Bunker fuel supply (marine gas oil, heavy fuel oil)
– Fresh water provisioning
– Waste management and environmental services
– Customs clearance and documentation support
– 24-hour port authority coordination
Technical Support:
– Ship repair facilities
– Emergency response capabilities
– Advanced cargo tracking systems
– Comprehensive security protocols
Commercial & Economic Aspects
Economic Characteristics:
– Competitive port tariff structures
– Integrated logistics connections
– Direct rail and highway access
– Part of Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T)
– Free trade zone capabilities
– Significant regional economic multiplier effect
Strategic Importance
The port’s strategic significance stems
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