Wilhelmshaven deep-water port arouses strong interest from the United States
Wilhelmshaven deep-water port arouses strong interest from the United States

JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven, Germany’s only deepwater container port, is making waves in North America, attracting significant attention from U.S. shippers and logistics partners. The strategic roadshow includes participation at the Americas Breakbulk Trade Show in Houston, a customer event in Philadelphia and a port tour in New York, underscoring the port's growing profile as a key hub for transatlantic trade. forge transatlantic links The roadshow is organized in partnership with EUROGATE and Hapag-Lloyd and highlights JadeWeserPort’s competitive advantages. Marc-Oliver Hauswald, Managing Director of JadeWeserPort Marketing, highlighted the success of Hapag-Lloyd's Atlantic Loop 4 service, launched in January 2024. The service establishes direct connections between Wilhelmshaven and major North American ports, including Houston, Veracruz and Altamira, streamlining trade between Europe, the United States and Mexico. “JadeWeserPort’s ability to operate around the clock and regardless of tides makes it stand out among European ports,” noted André Heim, Head of Sales at JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven. With a water depth of 18 meters, the port is…