9.9.2024

Dear Customers,

After the weekend, we we would like to provide you with an update on the traffic situation in Hamburg.

Although the terminals are currently operating according to the slot schedules, the number of train hold-ups to Hamburg persists due to overcrowded infrastructure on the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) side. The confirmation scheme for the disposition arrival to Hamburg is still in place. Trains standing idle towards Hamburg are awaiting capacity allocation. This severely restricts the circulation of trains and locomotives, and import trains are also delayed, as they cannot depart until the export set is unloaded. Unfortunately, this regime also affects the regularity of trains to/from the Ports of Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven.

We are continuously monitoring the situation and trying to minimise the impact on our services. Nevertheless, please allow for delays when planning your shipments.

For specific information, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service.

METRANS Team