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Outlook Paper Port of Stade
Management Summary
Cuxhaven
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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5
Cargo Handling ....................................................................................................... 6
Forecast ....................................................................................................................... 6
Results ............................................................................................................................7
Development Areas and Variants ..................................................................... 8
Plan Area 1: Nordpier (North Pier) .................................................................... 8
Plan Area 2: Nordhafen (North Port) ............................................................... 8
Plan Area 3: Südhafen (Southern Pier) ............................................................. 9
Plan Area 4: Gas Jetty .......................................................................................... 9
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 10
Sustainability ........................................................................................................... 11
Commissioned by
Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG
Branch Office Cuxhaven
Am Schleusenpriel 2
27472 Cuxhaven
Project Team
CPL Competence in Ports and Logistics GmbH
Dierkower Damm 29
18146 Rostock, Germany
Phone +49 (0)381 252 952 0
www.c-pl.de
In collaboration with:
Fraunhofer-Center für Maritime Logistik und Dienstleistungen CML
Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 4 (Gebäude D)
21073 Hamburg, Germany
Phone +49 (0)40 428 78 4450
www.cml.fraunhofer.de
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20097 Hamburg, Germany
Phone +49 (0)40 328 18 0
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IntroductionN
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Nordhafen / Expansion
Südhafen
Gas Jetty
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This allround port is situated in the northern part of
Niedersachsen on the sea ship navigable waters of the
River Elbe, between Hamburg and Cuxhaven.
On land, a great infrastructure connects to the
Elbe-Weser region and the metropolitan region of
Hamburg. Measured by cargo handling volume, it is
the third largest port in Niedersachsen.
The vast majority of cargo handling is performed by
locally-based companies. There are a total of approxi-
mately 2,700 employees in this port area.
In recent years, sea freight and barge transshipments
have continuously increased to some 7 million metric
tons, and bauxite and chemical commodities are
dominating the product spectrum.
The outlook paper for the Port of Stade pursues the
goal of confirming the successful development of the
port location and to promote such development with
appropriate measures. To accomplish this, the port is
divided into four plan sections. Development paths
are sketched for each section, and adequate recom-
mendations for action are deduced.
Legend
Plan Area 1 – Nordpier (North Pier)
Plan Area 2 – Nordhafen (Northern Port) / Expansion
Plan Area 3 – Südhafen (Southern Port)
Plan Area 4 – Gas Jetty
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Cargo Handling
Between 2011 and 2019, the sea freight and barge
transshipments of the Port of Stade increased from
5.9 million to 7 million metric tons. In Stade, the
cargo handling of sea freight is dominated by
bauxite, ores, and chlorine chemical products, such
as propylene oxide, propylene glycol, solvents,
tetrachloroethylene, polyurethanes, and soda lye.
Cargo handling in the barge sector in Stade is clear-
ly dominated by the export (shipping) of aluminum
oxide and hydroxide. Since 2011, the volumes have
been above 700 thousand metric tons.
The development bandwidth for the future sea freight
handling until 2040 will be at a value between 6.4 mil-
lion and 7.15 million metric tons, plus some 1.2 milli-
on tons in barge transshipments. Even in the future,
such cargo handling will continue to be dominated
by bauxite and chemical products.
Sea Freight Handling in Million Tons
Potential of the LNG Market
Potential of the Site Stade
› Creation of an alternative energy source through
the LNG terminal on site
› Import/onward shipping of LNG supports the local
and domestic energy supply
› Potential for the handling of other liquefied gases,
such as hydrogen, propylene, ethylene
› For a significant contribution to security of supply
and diversification of sources of supply:
› Natural gas volume of 5 billion cubic meters as
the lower limit,
› An annual capacity of up to 15 billion cubic
meters is conceivable
› Establishment in the German LNG market without
significant competitive pressure conceivable, even
with market participation of other sites
Sea Freight Handling in Thousand Metric Tons
Sea Freight Handling as per Sea Freight Shipping Forecast
Sea Freight Handling as per NPorts
Trend Line »Sea Freight Handling as per GDP forecast«
Other Commodities
Grit, Gravel, Sand
Chemical Raw Materials
Aluminum Oxide and Hydroxide
Bauxite
Based on the:
› Sea Shipping Forecast in the Federal Transport
Infrastructure Roadmap (BVWP) 2030
› Development of gross domestic product (OECD)
› Analysis of the cargo handling statistics
(trend projection)
› Results from the survey of the economic participant
in the port industry
Forecast
Results
Trend Line »Sea Freight Handling as per Sea Shipping Forecast«
Trend Line »Sea Freight Handling as per NPorts«
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Demand for Development and Variants
Plan Area 1: Nordpier
Plan Area 4: Jetty for Liquefied GasesPlan Area 2: Nordhafen / Expansion
Backfilling of about 270,000 cubic meters at the shore area
(multi-purpose)
Laying of 5 km rail track with connection to the public rail grid
Construction of a quay wall of ca. 1,100 m in length
Potential interim solution:The manufacture of berm and seawall
coupure for 1.0 km of rail track construction
Connection of the port expansion space located at the northern area around the AOS Area
› Maintenance measures are earmarked› No structural changes or extensions are
necessary
Plan Area 3: Südhafen
Installation of a new
discharge head
Enlargement of the mole as hydraulic steel construction:› Deconstruction of the mole
section of approx. 150 m at the entrance area
› New construction of a 250 m mole section
Enlargement of the shore-side discharge head for
liquid gas transshipment
Construction of approximately 600 m of sheet piling as a protective wall
New construction of a 100 m discharge headfor loading and unloading facilities
Construction of a 300 m sheet piling section and some 16 pile moorings
Customizing a seawall section of some 600 m
in length
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Stade is
› With some 6.5 million tons of cargo handling each
year the third largest transshipment location in
Niedersachsen
› An inland shipping and maritime port,
› A location for major companies, such as DOW,
OLIN, Trinseo, and FMC, as well as the aluminum
oxide and hydroxide manufacturer AOS.
Stade offers
› A location for local production with a very high
value-added density,
› Advantages, such as an existing connection to the
German natural gas grid, synergies with the Stade
chem-coast park and close vicinity to the Hanseatic
City of Hamburg.
Stade expects
› A successful expansion of our market position,
› A demand-oriented further development of the
supply structure of the port.
Stade achieves its goals by
› Continuously maintaining and adapting the
Nordpier (North Pier),
› Carefully developing the facilities at the Südhafen
(Southern Port)
› Expanding the space of the Nordhafen (Northern
Port) and providing the appropriate connection to
the rail grid,
› Providing a new jetty for the import and onward
shipping of LNG and additional liquid gases,
› Expanding the hinterland connections with the
requisite infrastructure in a demand-driven
manner.
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Conclusion
Acting sustainably and the commitment to further
develop environmental standards within the port
operation are things that are implemented by NPorts
even today; all activities within this context are con-
solidated under the hafen+ brand and comprise any
economic, social, and environmental measures that
lead to the goal of a sustainable port management.
Sustainable action in the port industry generally re-
quires the following measures or requisites:
Construction
› Implementation of an energy efficient construction
method
› Use of sustainable building materials
› Resource-conserving use of building materials
› Consideration of transport distance and the choice
of means of transport in the evaluation of tenders
for construction material deliveries (e.g. asphalt
delivery)
Operation
› Continued granting of discounts for environmen-
tally friendly ships that fulfill high environmental
standards
› Electronic traffic guidance systems: Streamlining
of transport processes, reduction of waiting times
at the gates (reduction of pollutant and noise
emissions)
› Record keeping and proper disposal of ship-gene-
rated wastes
› Use of low-emission handling equipment: Use of
electric motors, encapsulation of the motors for
soundproofing
› Use of renewable energies (photovoltaics, wind
energy) for the supply of port areas
› Use of LED technology for lighting
› Use of environmentally friendly vehicles, such as
natural gas or electric vehicles
› Thermal insulation of buildings
› Process-driven optimization of the duration of the
devices under electric power (e.g. in the conveyor
technology)
› Recycling of process water
› Work processes within the office building (if
necessary)
› Utilization of electric devices with low power
consumption
› Waste separation
› Use of recycled paper
During the assessment of developmental variants,
we are identifying primarily those measures from
the list above that are best suited to aid in the mini-
mization of environmental pollution within the port
areas.
Sustainability
Menschen. Umwelt. Wirtschaftskraft. people. planet. prosperity.
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December 2019