Hamburg Port Authority

The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has been operating future-oriented port management from a single source since 2005 and is active wherever efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness are required in the Port of Hamburg. The HPA meets the growing demands of the port with intelligent and innovative solutions. The HPA is responsible for the efficient, resource-conserving and sustainable planning and implementation of infrastructure measures in the port and is the point of contact for all issues relating to water and landside infrastructure, the safety and ease of shipping traffic, port railway facilities, real estate management and economic conditions in the port.

Important Information for Customers and Partners

There are currently fraudulent orders in circulation that are being sent on behalf of the Hamburg Port Authority AöR (HPA). We expressly point out that these orders do not originate from the HPA.

Please carefully review any orders you receive—especially first-time orders—and check the specified shipping address and sender information. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact your usual contacts at the HPA.

Do not respond to suspicious orders

THE LATEST FORECAST FROM WADI

Der Hamburger Sturmflutwarndienst (WADI) gibt Vorhersagen bekannt, wenn ein erwarteter Sturmflutscheitel einen Wasserstand von 4,50 m über Normalhöhennull (NHN) bzw. 2,40 m über mittlerem Hochwasser (MThw) überschreiten kann.
Die Gefahr einer Sturmflut mit einer Höhe von mehr als 4,50 m über NHN besteht zurzeit nicht.

For information, contact:

For harbour residents on +49 40 3159-51/-52 (Hamburg Port Authority)
For the City of Hamburg on +49 40 428 28 - 0 oder 115

Floods are natural occurrences. Forecasts are subject to change. Third parties cannot claim damages for the fulfilment of tasks (see § 52 paragraph [4] of the Hamburg Water Act [HWaG]).

The WADI actual information will be shown in german.

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Tidal Elbe Information Blog

From now on, our Tidal Elbe Information Blog offers current news, detailed analyses and background information on the Tidal Elbe and sediment management. Here you will find bundled and comprehensible facts and arguments on topics such as silt and harbors, dredging and movement sites, climate protection and nature, as well as reports, analyses and brochures.

Hier finden Sie Informationen zum Thema Tideelbe

HPA Marine Infrastructure

Where can you find berths? Which registration forms do you need? Is a bridge blocked or threatened by floods? Our nautical center also navigates you through our port.
Use our many services for port customers and residents.

HPA railway infrastructure

We are the switchmen for your freight transport - with the possibilities and services of the Hamburg port railway. Go straight to our guidelines, terms of use, fees or pre-registration for our loading tracks.

The new Rethe bascule bridge

It's the biggest the bascule bridge for railways in Europe. And it assures flowing traffic in the port - the new Rethe bascule bridge. Learn more about this breathtaking project.

The HPA road infrastructure

Whether you need real-time traffic information, our parking guidance system or truck parking spots, you will find everything you need.

Property management at HPA

We are landlords and master builders. Take a look at our references and exposés to be convinced by the port being your location.

The HPA as an employer

Whether apprenticeship, internship, traineeship or study courses – and, of course, the next step on your career ladder: Approximately 1.800 employees at the HPA "do port". Join us! Job offers, application tips and more can be found here

The HPA press department

We make port. And this also includes transparency and plain text for public relations. Whether press releases, background information or image material - use our input for your reporting.