Rostock harbor blooms: record handling and new low -water base!

Rostock harbor blooms: record handling and new low -water base!

Rostock, Deutschland - in Rostock something happens! The Rostock overseas port achieved impressive envelope in the first half of 2025 and continues to show itself on a clear growth course. With a total envelope of 15.7 million tons, the port not only brings a fresh air to the regional economy, but also records an increase of around 600,000 tons compared to the same period last year. This corresponds to an increase of 4 percent and represents the second best half-year result in the 65-year history of the port, as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/ half-year-up rostocker--hafen-hafen-hafen--hafen-hafen-148.html).

The increase in ferry passenger traffic towards Northern Europe is also particularly gratifying: with 1.03 million passengers, an increase of 14,000, the ferries have their hands full. In addition, another 800,000 tons were loaded in adjacent port facilities, such as the freight and fishing port- an increase of 80,000 tons compared to the previous year, so Stern.

A look at the future

The perspectives of the Rostock port remain promising. In the meantime, more than half of the total envelope, specifically 8.4 million tons, are eliminated to the ferry and roro terminal. But not only the number of envelopes causes excitement: the existing areas on the quays are now busy, which is a big topic, especially with regard to the energy transition. A new low -water base in the eastern oil port will be planned, the approval process of which will soon be started. The initial votes with the Ministry of Economic Affairs are running, so that the start of construction for 2026 is considered. The construction period is expected to be around two years, reports [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/ half-year balance rostock--hafen-hafen--hafen-wachstumkurs, port of 148.html).

To further support the maritime economy, companies in the region have reported their improved business situation through a survey by the IHK Nord. Over 89 percent of the companies rate their current situation as good or satisfactory. Nevertheless, 55 percent see the development of labor costs critically. The shortage of skilled workers even plagues 61 percent of companies, while 83 percent report unfavorable economic framework. However, the business climate index in the port economy has increased by 20.4 points to 97.6, which shows that the industry remains optimistic, as is [star] (https://www.stern.de/gesellschaft/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/hafen-hafen-hafen-Hindeut-hoheres- 35885862.html) emphasized.

statistical from the region

Another look at the numbers shows that the German Baltic Sea port landscape is also impressive. Data from the Federal Statistical Office and the ZDS show that the envelopes in the Baltic ports increased continuously overall. For interested readers, the detailed statistics are available on Statista and are a good indication of the further development of the port industry.