Positive conclusion: Hafen Kiel recorded growth in the first half of 2024

Positive conclusion: Hafen Kiel recorded growth in the first half of 2024

positive developments in the port of Kiel in the first half of 2024

The port in Kiel can look back on a successful first half of 2024. "Port of Kiel" is satisfied with the results in both the goods handling and in the cruise business. In the past few months, a total of 3.8 million tons of freight have been handled, which corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the same period last year. Despite the decline in the number of cruise ships that set up in Kiel, more passengers could be recorded, a total of 380,000 vacationers. This also corresponds to an increase of two percent. The number of travelers who take the ferries from Kiel to Oslo or Gothenburg have also risen slightly.

These positive developments reflect the attractiveness of the port of Kiel and are a gratifying signal for the region's economy. With increasing numbers in the goods handling and in passenger volume, it turns out that Kiel plays an important role as an important logistics and tourism hub.

It is encouraging to see how the port successfully asserts and develops in a challenging economic environment. The increased numbers are not only a sign of the efficiency of the port, but also for the attractiveness of the region as a whole. The port of Kiel has a significant contribution to strengthening the economy and tourism and consolidating its position as an important hub in the Baltic Sea area.

- Nag