“By shifting the transport of empty containers to rail, we are relieving pressure on road traffic in the Port of Hamburg and on German motorways. At the same time, we are making an important contribution to reducing emissions and strengthening the sustainability of the connection between the Port of Hamburg and its hinterland,” says HCCR Managing Director Jens Gutsch.

The rail transport operations are carried out on behalf of shipping lines, freight forwarders and container leasing companies. The main destinations are southern Germany and Austria. There, the inspected and repaired empty containers are required in particular by companies in the automotive industry and their suppliers to load export goods. The loaded containers are then transferred to seagoing vessels via the Port of Hamburg and shipped worldwide.

By expanding rail transport, HCCR is supporting the shift of freight transport to more environmentally friendly modes of transport and helping to further increase the efficiency of the logistics chain at the Port of Hamburg. Clients benefit from HCCR’s comprehensive range of services.