Husum's harbor revitalized: 50 cm of silt is removed!

Husum's harbor revitalized: 50 cm of silt is removed!

The port of Husum is about to undergo a striking feat of strength. Access to this important port, which is considered the only shipyard between Esbjerg in Denmark and Cuxhaven, will be significantly improved over the next four weeks. The reason for this? Too much silt in the channel. The dredger's task is to remove around 50 centimeters of silt from two points of the access so that ships can enter fully loaded again in the future. NDR reports that the costs for this measure amount to half a million euros, which will be borne by the federal government, the state and the city of Husum.

The city of Husum has fought for these measures for years. After six years of struggle, a solution has finally been found. Financing was anything but easy, as different responsibilities delayed the project. Fortunately, the Federal Ministry of Transport found support for this important project. The port plays a central role in the region, particularly in the handling of bulk goods such as materials for cattle feed production. A continuous depth of 3.50 meters is aimed for in order to meet European efficiency requirements.

Environmental compatibility and consequences of the work

The silt is now dumped off Nordstrand with a hopper excavator. Interestingly, the Wadden Sea protection station has not expressed any concerns - the mud is said to be less contaminated than that from the port of Hamburg. No wonder that the ferries to Pellworm have no space under the keel and are dependent on a well-developed shipping channel. It is estimated that work to dredge the shipping channel to Pellworm will begin this year, weather permitting.

In addition, the port coordinator of Wecheln recently wrote a letter to the Hamburg Senator for Economic Affairs in which he asked for the silt to be dumped into the North Sea. Interestingly, the Hamburg economic authority then rejected any criticism.

Innovations through efficiency

In times of environmental protection and increased efficiency, Husum seems to be taking a step in the right direction. While local politicians and business representatives are pulling together, it is also becoming clear how important it is to bring the region's infrastructure into shape. This not only improves the general quality of life, but will also greatly benefit many companies that rely on the logistical connection.

It remains exciting to see exactly what impact the developments in the port will have. The near future will show whether companies will be able to operate more efficiently and at the same time protect the environment. The next few weeks could be crucial for the port in Husum.