Located at the juncture of rivers Elbe, Alster and Bille, the city of Hamburg has many canals and lakes, which is why it is considered to be one of the most important harbors in the world. The second largest in Europe, the Hamburg Harbor caters to cargo services as well as ferry services. It is also used for cruise trips and boat expeditions. Some of the other Hamburg port services include:
- Warehousing services
- Industrial services
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- Cargo handling and storage
- Liner services
- Container services
- International trade and commerce
With an efficient work force and advanced technical backup, the Hamburg Harbor has the capacity to cater to all kinds of navigation services. The Hamburg Harbor contributes in a major way to the GDP of Germany. A significant development in the port services in Hamburg was obtained after the approval of the Elbe river as a shipping channel by the government.
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