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Barwil Agencies GmbH - Hamburg (Germany) (ID: 4541)
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Hamburg Location: 53 33 N 9 58 E The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is a muinicipatlity as well as one of sixteen federal States of Germany. Although being one of the smallest States areawise, it is one of the most important economically. Hamburg has its own Parliament and Government, which looks after most State matters. There is a close relationship between the City of Hamburg and its port. The port and the city operate on the principal of a public-private sector partnership and best interests of the port and city are being taken into account for major future planning decisions. The infrastructure provides access to the vast hinterland including East European and Baltic countries by rail, inland waterways, and road connections, as well as by several feeder lines linking Hamburg with ports in the Baltic States and Scandinavia including continental coastal destinations. Vessels have to approach Hamburg from North Sea or Kiel Canal on River Elbe. Restrictions for the vessels are governed by their actual loading- and/or discharging berths. Special regulations for restrictions are applicable for passing the Kiel Canal. Hamburg is located about 75 sm from the North Sea, the Port of Hamburg is accessible for large vessels. On approach from North Sea, an uninterrupted chain of radar stations and buoys and tug assistances ensure that the port is navigable at any time, even at poor visibility. The total port area covers an area of 7,425 ha, whereof the freeport area is 1,620 ha. Drafts on River Elbe: incoming vessels: max. 15.10 m freshwater at high tide max. 12.80 m freshwater at low tide departing vessels:max. 13.80 m freshwater at high tide Terminals / Berths Apart from seven container terminals and further general cargo and multipurpose installations, the Port of Hamburg provides 8 RoRo- and vehicle facilities, 3 terminals each for forest products and fruits. The largest berths for grain- and ore/coal cargoes are: Ore/Coal/Fertilizers: Hansaport Hafenbetriebsgesellschaft mbH Rhenus Midgard AG Kali-Transport Gesellschaft mbH Renck & Hessenmuller Transport und Lagerhaus GmbH Grain: Neuhof Hafengesellschaft m.b.H. Silo P. Kruse Betriebs-GmbH & Co. KG G.T.H Getreide Terminal Hamburg (GmbH & Co.) Ha Be MA Futtermittel GmbH & Co. Johannes Stroh KG (GmbH & Co.) Details for restrictions and capacities at these terminals can be obtained from Barwil Agencies GmbH. On approach to some berths, vessels have to pass following bridges in Hamburg: Kohlbrand Bridge: Max airdraft: 54.40 m at low tide / 51.00 m at high tide Rethe Hoisting Bridge: Max airdraft: 54.40 m at low tide / 51.00 m at high tide Max Breadth: 42.00 m Max Draft: 12.60 m at high tide / 9.20 m at low tide Kattwyk Hoisting Bridge: Max airdraft: 54.40 m at low tide / 51.00 m at high tide Max Breadth: 42.00 m Max. Draft: 12.10 m at high tide / 8.70 m at low tide Office Information: Office Name: Barwil Agencies GmbH. Address: Schuetzenweg 5 D-21640 Horneburg Germany Telephone: 49-4163 811165 Telefax: 49-4163 811166 Bank account: Deutsche Bank AG Hamburg Bank Code: 200 700 00 SWIFT: DEUTDEHH Account No. 122 655 00 Office hours: 0830 - 1700 Monday - Friday Timezone: GMT +1 HOUR Office notes: Outside Office Hours, please contact Operation Manager, Reinhard Wriedt on mobile 49-172-5149862. If not available, please contact Managing Director, Harald Kr ger. Managing Director: Harald Kr ger Home Telephone: 49-4163 811164 Mobile Telephone: 49-171 4926005 Email: harald.kroger@barwil.com Operation Manager: Reinhard Wriedt Home Telephone: 49-4154- 3567 Mobile Telephone: 49-172-5149862 Email: reinhard.wriedt@barwil.com Office established August 1998 as ATG Intertransport (Germany) GmbH, Hamburg and moved to present location in May 1999. Renamed to Barwil Agencies... Barwil Agencies GmbH - Hamburg (Germany)