More vehicle space for Bremerhaven

According to Drewry director Neil Davidson, China is growing at such a phenomenal rate in terms of container cargo that presently it is just a fight to try and keep up with demand, while potential for investment in container handling facilities is huge.

Water depth will be deepened to 9.8 metres and the site will get a 550 metre quay with one berth for deep sea carriers and three further berths for shortsea and feeder vessels.

The Weser handled 1.4m vehicles last year having lost its European car handling lead to Zeebrugge a year or so back.