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Festival of Colors: MSC christens MSC Germany in the port of Hamburg!
Experience the MSC Yellow Festival on June 14, 2025 in Hamburg with the ship's christening, concerts and culinary highlights!
Festival of Colors: MSC christens MSC Germany in the port of Hamburg!
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Hamburg experienced an exciting festival with the MSC Yellow Festival. The event, organized by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), took place between the Landungsbrücken and the Jan Fedder Promenade. From 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., this part of the city was transformed into a dazzling festival with a colorful program for young and old.
A very special highlight of the day was the baptismContainer ship MSC Germany, which is considered one of the most sustainable ships of its kind. The ship naming celebrations took place in the evening at the landing stages and were hosted by the Senator for Economic AffairsMelanie Leonhard(SPD) performed as a godmother. With an impressive length of 350 meters, the container ship will be an important part of the shipping company's fleet.
A diverse program
The day also offered exciting insights into the world of shipping. Visitors were able to take part in interactive stationsMSC Experience Worldplus show acts on land and water, experience up close what life is like on a container ship. In addition, they ensuredStreet artists, musicians and artistsfor the best entertainment, while food trucks served international specialties and lifted the mood.
The concert of the Hamburg artistZoe Wees, which performed on a floating stage on the Elbe, was another highlight of the festival and attracted many music lovers. The culmination of the day was a breathtaking fireworks display that bathed the harbor in a festive light.
A sign of partnership
The occasion of the festival was not only the naming of the ship, but also the celebration of the partnership between the city of Hamburg and the MSC. This partnership is particularly important in light of the recent transfer of a 49 percent share from Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) to MSC, which has made commitments regarding cargo volumes. Such collaborations are important to ensure the competitiveness of the Port of Hamburg.
The MSC Yellow Festival also symbolizes the focus on the future development of the port. The Port development plan 2040, which was recently passed by the Hamburg Senate, sets strategic guidelines for port policy and aims to sustainably ensure the region's economic strength and security of supply. In times of global change, the Port of Hamburg is a crucial factor for Germany's economic strength and security of supply in Europe.
Overall, the festival showed how important the port is for the city and its citizens - regardless of whether you are visiting as a resident or as a tourist traveling from afar. Hamburg combines tradition and innovation, and the MSC Yellow Festival was a living symbol of this.