# Bremen and Bremerhaven port maritime activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bremen-and-bremerhaven-port-maritime-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-24T06:02:13.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven reported a 5.9% increase in total sea goods handled during the first half of 2026, reaching 34.5 million tonnes compared to the same period in 2025.

Container throughput rose by 5.7% to approximately 2.6 million TEU. Vehicle handling also saw growth, increasing by 2.4% to roughly 614,000 units, which reversed a decline from the previous year. This upward trend in maritime cargo throughput stands in contrast to the Port of Hamburg, which reported a decrease during the same period.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Bremerhaven and Bremen ports report increased cargo throughput

Bremen and Bremerhaven ports saw a 5.9% increase in cargo throughput in H1 2026, driven by growth in container and vehicle handling.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bremerhaven-and-bremen-ports-report-increased-cargo-throughput

### 2026-08-17: Bremerhaven Maritime Tage attracts 330,000 visitors

The Maritime Tage festival in Bremerhaven drew around 330,000 visitors, featuring over 40 ships including the Alexander von Humboldt 2 despite limited space due to local infrastructure constraints.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bremerhaven-maritime-tage-attracts-330000-visitors

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